Vector borne diseases

Dengue cases go down in Delhi as temperature drops, says report

Posted By Agencies, December 11, 2018 at 10:03am

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

Posted By Agencies, November 26, 2018 at 07:24pm

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

Posted By Aishwarya Iyer, August 31, 2018 at 09:38am

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

Posted By Agencies, January 22, 2018 at 01:29pm

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

Posted By Sandhya Raghavan, January 16, 2018 at 08:23pm

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

Posted By Agencies, December 05, 2017 at 05:24pm

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

Posted By Shaloo Tiwari, December 05, 2017 at 10:44am

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)

Posted By Sandhya Raghavan, November 30, 2017 at 12:06pm

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

Posted By Bhavyajyoti Chilukoti, November 24, 2017 at 11:59am

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

Posted By Sandhya Raghavan, November 24, 2017 at 11:16am

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

Posted By Shaloo Tiwari, August 30, 2017 at 03:55pm

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

Posted By Sandhya Raghavan, August 19, 2017 at 02:00pm

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

Posted By Agencies, August 01, 2017 at 03:45pm

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

Posted By Sandhya Raghavan, July 25, 2017 at 12:06am

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

Posted By Editorial Team, July 11, 2017 at 01:44pm

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

Posted By Sandhya Raghavan, June 30, 2017 at 09:11pm

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

Posted By Shaloo Tiwari, May 27, 2017 at 11:17pm

Control relies on reducing mosquitoes through source reduction which is the removal and modification of the breeding sites, says WHO
World Malaria Day: Top 10 favorite spots of mosquitoes (YES! They do have them)

Posted By Bhavyajyoti Chilukoti, April 10, 2017 at 11:18am

10 common places in your surroundings that mosquitoes are in-love with! Find out here.
Traditional medicines are being developed for prevention and management of vector borne diseases

Posted By Agencies, November 28, 2016 at 10:35am

The CCRAS has formulated Ayush 64, a poly herbal, anti-malarial drug.
Grow plants to get rid of mosquitoes and in turn vector borne diseases

Posted By Agencies, October 02, 2016 at 11:52am

Growing pest-repelling plants and herbs inside homes can help in warding off the threat of mosquito-borne diseases.