Government hospitals have also been directed to set up dedicated desks to attend patients with fever cases and reserve beds for dengue cases.
When there is a mosquito repellant on the skin, the mosquitoes are repelled by its odour and lose their appetite for blood
With Malaria, COVID, Chikungunya, Dengue and other common viral infections affecting people in the same season, interpreting the overlapping symptoms has been causing some inconvenience
Dengue Fever: The havoc of dengue continues, and the number of patients is increasing in Lucknow.
Delhi reported 693 dengue cases in September, the highest recorded number after 2017, said the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD).
Are you one of those people who constantly struggle to enjoy your outdoor time because all the mosquitoes seem to be attracted only towards you? Read on to find out why.
If you have any symptoms of mosquito-borne diseases or illnesses, consult your healthcare provider immediately.
Do These 4 Things To Avoid Painful Mosquito Bites
World Mosquito Day is observed on August 20 every year. We remember this day because of British Dr. Sir Ronald Ross who discovered in 1897 that female mosquitos transmit malaria between humans. This year's theme of World Mosquito Day is "Harness innovation to reduce the malaria disease burden and save lives". Though mosquito borne diseases can occur throughout the year, they are most prevalent during the monsoon season.
Dengue fever cases surge in the world. Bangladesh, Vietnam, Philippines and Brazil grappling with fatalities and infections.
They can cause skin irritation, allergies, inflammation, rashes, and dizziness, and can make it difficult to concentrate in regular activities, If it goes into the eyes it can cause burning.
From coronavirus new variants to monkeypox cases to dengue spreading in India, follow this space to stay updated on the latest health news.
Pune city is witnessing an alarming spike in Dengue virus infections. Officials have issued 971 notices to establishments and societies.
Japanese Encephalitis is spreading in flood-hit Assam with over 80 people infected with the disease. It has also claimed 8 lives in only 9 days.
ICMR prepares 100 entomologists who will tell people how to fight mosquito-borne diseases.
Vector borne diseases are rising in Mumbai due to heavy torrential rainfall and pre-monsoon rain, doctors speculate that there could be more cases in the next two to three days.
Sudden Zika outbreak in ten cities of India amidst the COVID-19 pandemic alarms experts.
Singapore is facing a dengue emergency as it grapples with an outbreak of the seasonal disease that has come unusually early this year. Experts say that the outbreak has been made worse by recent extreme weather.
Health department of Ludhiana has issued safety guidelines for residents amidst dengue breakout.
While West Nile Virus and malaria are both vector-borne illnesses, they are not the same disease. Here's a breakdown for you to classify one from another mosquito-borne disease.
India has joined the Asia Pacific Leaders Malaria Alliance (APLMA) to accelerate progress against malaria and to eliminate it in the region by 2030.
Your breath, sweat, and the temperature of your skin attract a mosquito to bite you, but a new study has found that even the colour red can invite a mosquito to bite you.
After the Zika virus was detected in UP and several states, Delhi has reported its first case recently. Here is what you need to know about it.
Avoiding mosquito bites and reducing mosquito habitats are the key to preventing Zika virus infection.
Sudden Zika outbreak in ten cities of India amidst the COVID-19 pandemic alarms experts.
Singapore is facing a dengue emergency as it grapples with an outbreak of the seasonal disease that has come unusually early this year. Experts say that the outbreak has been made worse by recent extreme weather.
Health department of Ludhiana has issued safety guidelines for residents amidst dengue breakout.
While West Nile Virus and malaria are both vector-borne illnesses, they are not the same disease. Here's a breakdown for you to classify one from another mosquito-borne disease.
India has joined the Asia Pacific Leaders Malaria Alliance (APLMA) to accelerate progress against malaria and to eliminate it in the region by 2030.
Your breath, sweat, and the temperature of your skin attract a mosquito to bite you, but a new study has found that even the colour red can invite a mosquito to bite you.
After the Zika virus was detected in UP and several states, Delhi has reported its first case recently. Here is what you need to know about it.
Avoiding mosquito bites and reducing mosquito habitats are the key to preventing Zika virus infection.
Delhi is reporting more cases of vector-borne illnesses in the past few weeks. Here is a guide to help you safeguard yourself against these mosquito-borne diseases.
California has verified its first human West Nile Virus (WNV) death in San Luis Obispo County in 2021. Read on to know the symptoms of the mosquito-borne disease.
After Sri Lanka, China becomes the second country to become malaria-free. India needs to ramp up efforts to eradicate this mosquito-borne disease effectively and decisively.
An international research team has developed a new device that can specially target Aedes aegypti mosquitos that spread dengue, chikungunya, and Zika.
Delhi recorded 69 new dengue, malaria and chikungunya cases in the last 7 days, putting the total tally of the vector-borne diseases to 277 this year.
There are many creams and ointments that can offer relief from mosquito bite itching. Or you can try out these home remedies.
Dr Abha Shroff, chief pathologist and director at Disha Pathology Labs, Mumbai explains about the diagnosis of chikungunya -- blood tests, cost and interpretation of the reports.
A new research sheds light on how a strain of the malaria parasite makes it harder for the immune system to destroy it and this leads to potentially fatal blood clots.
According to the WHO, around 390 million people get affected by dengue infections every year globally. Read on to know about the condition and various myths associated with it.
A total 51,476 cases of the disease have been reported this year in Bangladesh.
As the Kerala boy loses his life to the WNV, we give you a low-down on this killer virus, its diagnosis and treatment.
A 7-year-old boy from Kerala, who has tested positive for West Nile Virus, is admitted to the ICU. Borne by mosquitoes, this rare virus hardly gives you any symptom except for cough and cold. Read on to know more.
Reportedly, the government has dispatched a multi-disciplinary Central team from the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) to assess the spread of West Nile Virus (WNV) in Kerala after a 7-year-old boy was diagnosed with it.
According to a new report, flood water contains chemicals and other pollutants which can lead to skin infections when an injured part is exposed to floodwaters.
Don't want to use chemical-laced mosquito repellents? Try these tricks to ward off mosquitoes and prevent diseases like malaria and dengue.
Along with the many healthcare and life sciences campaigns of the company, eradication of mosquito-borne disease is considered as serious stuff by Alphabet. Through Verily and other branches of the company, Alphabet is investigating smart contact lenses, artificial intelligence applications for health care, and the molecular mechanisms of aging.
