Vector borne diseases

Beware: Mosquito-borne diseases like Zika, Chikungunya may trigger stroke and more

According to a new study, a deadly combination of two mosquito-borne viruses may be a trigger for stroke and more. Read on to know more.
Dengue cases rise in Delhi: Home remedies to deal with this disease

The cases of vector-borne diseases are rising in Delhi. To fight this disease and keep yourself safe, we reveal a few effective home remedies against dengue fever.
National Dengue Day: Know how to deal with this vector borne disease amidst the COVID-19 crisis

Today, on the occasion of National Dengue Day, let us see how you can keep yourself safe from this vector-borne disease.
Dengue cases go down in Delhi as temperature drops, says report

As the temperature dipped in the national capital, the cases of dengue have also gown down. So far, only 75 cases have been reported in the week ending December 10 compared to 251 cases in the previous week, according to a municipal report released on Monday.
Delhi reports over 800 dengue cases in November, says reports

As many as 260 cases of dengue were reported in the national capital in the week ending November 24, compared to 271 in the previous week, taking the total to 811 so far this month, according to a municipal report released on Monday.
Diarrhea, dengue rising in Kerala, says health ministry

According to the South Delhi Municipal Corporation (SDMC)- a corporation that tabulates data on vector-borne diseases, 2 cases of malaria were reported in February, 1 each in April as well as March, 25 in June and 29 till July 21st. All in all, there is an urgent and stronger need of action.
Experimental vaccine for malaria appears promising

It has shown effective results against acute infection, protection against relapse, as well as, delay in resistance formation.
What is Bleeding Eye Fever? 10 facts about Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever

Forty to sixty percent of Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever end up dead.
Zika vaccine found safe for preventing infection

The findings, published in Lancet, showed that the zika vaccine induced an immune response in healthy adults.
WHO to review the Sanofi's Dengue vaccine, Dengvaxia; concerns raised over its safety

Earlier, in the year 2016 WHO had recommended the usage of Sanofi's dengue vaccine to control Dengue.
World Malaria Report 2017: India can't reduce malaria by 2020 says World Health Organisation (WHO)

India ranks 3rd among 15 countries that contributed 80 percent of malaria cases, according to WHO World Malaria Report 2017.
5 good habits that help fight dengue and chikungunya

Follow these tips to keep your home mosquito free.
Sourav Ganguly issued notice by KMC after officials find dengue larvae in his house

The notice comes after Sourav Ganguly's family ignored KMC officials' warning regarding the dengue larvae found in his house.
Flood-borne diseases: Symptoms to watch out for if you have been in the floods

Leptospirosis, dermatitis, conjunctivitis, ENT infections, cholera, dysentery are only a few diseases that you might contract after a flood.
World Mosquito Day: 7 WEIRD reasons why mosquitoes love you more than others

Beer drinking and exercising makes you more attractive to mosquitoes.
'Dengue cases in India up by 11,832 over last year'

India in 2017 has seen 11,832 more cases of dengue compared with 2016.
How the Zika virus affects pregnancy

Zika viral infection during pregnancy shouldn't be taken lightly says expert.
First case of Zika reported in Krishnagiri, Tamil Nadu

Reported in the Krishnagiri district, Tamil Nadu soon after the World Health Organization confirmed three cases in India
Chikungunya in children: Dos and don'ts

Children are more vulnerable to chikunguya infections says Dr Yogesh Gupta.
Here's what WHO has advised us about Zika and the three Zika cases confirmed in detail

Control relies on reducing mosquitoes through source reduction which is the removal and modification of the breeding sites, says WHO