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Chikungunya cases rise in state ahead of monsoon

According to the National Center for Vector Borne Disease Control (NCVBDC), Maharashtra recorded 2,726 malaria cases up to April 21 this year, marginally lower than the 2,867 cases in the corresponding period of 2024. Dengue cases declined to 1,373 from 1,639

Mumbai, India - September 24, 2016: A BMC staffer conducts a fumigation near a well in a Mumbai locality. The BMC staff identify, treat and eliminate breeding of dengue transmitting Aedes mosquitoes which spreads in Mumbai, India, on Friday, September 24, 2016. (Photo by Satish Bate/ Hindustan Times) (Satish Bate/HT PHOTO)

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Published on May 05, 2025 07:48 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Dengue in children: Doctor shares warning signs for parents to watch out

From sudden high fever to bleeding gums, know the key warning signs of dengue in children.

For children, it is necessary to detect the early signs and symptoms of dengue and take the steps to keep them safe.(HT File Photo)

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Published on May 04, 2025 02:21 PM IST

ByTapatrisha Das

Beat dengue and malaria with stronger immunity: Add these foods to daily diet

From spices to vegetables to fruits, consume these foods to boost immunity and fight mosquito-borne infections.

Strengthen your immune system against mosquito-borne infections with a healthy diet.(Photo by Pragyan Bezbaruah on Pexels)

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Published on May 02, 2025 05:00 PM IST

ByTapatrisha Das

MCD commissioner warns institutions against mosquito breeding

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Published on Mar 31, 2025 03:14 PM IST

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MCD directs govt offices, RWAs to take measures to prevent mosquito breeding

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Published on Mar 27, 2025 06:53 PM IST

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CDC warns US travellers of growing Dengue threat. Here's what you need to know

CDC warns of rising dengue fever cases among U.S. travellers, reporting 3,484 cases in 2024, an 84% increase from last year.

CDC warns of rise in dengue fever cases among US travellers

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Published on Mar 21, 2025 03:39 PM IST

ByTuhin Das Mahapatra

LMC to launch special cleanliness campaign

Lucknow Municipal Corporation to launch a cleanliness campaign to combat diseases, enhance sanitation, and engage citizens in maintaining cleanliness.

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Updated on Mar 20, 2025 08:53 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Lucknow

Pune recorded highest-ever caseload of vector-borne diseases in 2024

The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) only recorded as confirmed dengue cases people who tested positive via the IgM ELISA and NS1-ELISA tests

Patients who tested positive as per the non-ELISA NS1 antigen test were considered as suspected cases of dengue. (HT PHOTO)

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Updated on Jan 07, 2025 06:44 AM IST

ByVicky Pathare

Tiger Shroff shares post-dengue recovery picture; weak but flaunts 8-pack abs

Tiger Shroff looked exhausted after he recovered from dengue but his 8-pack abs still managed to shine in his recovery pics.

Tiger Shroff's jaw-dropping, muscular build remained evident, even as he appeared exhausted from battling dengue.(PC: Instagram)

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Updated on Jan 06, 2025 04:58 PM IST

ByAdrija Dey

Ludhiana health department teams identify dengue breeding ground at residential society

Ludhiana civil surgeon Dr Pardeep Mohindra, has written to the district administration to ask the block development and panchayat officer (BDPO) concerned to take further action

Health department officials found three breeding grounds for mosquitoes at Omaxe apartments, Pakhowal road. (File)

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Published on Nov 22, 2024 10:07 PM IST

ByRakshit Sharma, Ludhiana

Delhi witnessed record high of Malaria, Chikunguniya cases in past 5 years

In 2020, the city recorded 228 malaria cases, 167 cases in 2021, 263 cases in 2022 and 426 cases last year

As of November 9, there have been 728 malaria cases and 172 Chikunguniya cases in Delhi

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Updated on Nov 11, 2024 10:39 PM IST

ByHT News Desk

Lifestyle, respiratory diseases increasingly killing Mumbaikars: Praja report

A Praja Foundation report reveals rising health issues in Mumbai, highlighting diabetes as the leading cause of death and worsening air quality

In addition to lifestyle diseases, respiratory issues, caused mostly by deteriorating air quality, have surged as a primary health concern. ( Praful Gangurde / HT Photo )

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Updated on Nov 08, 2024 09:13 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Study reveals how dengue, zika can be eradicated: By making male mosquitoes deaf

Male mosquitoes, when turned deaf, cannot hear female windbeat, and do not chase them for mating.

Female mosquitoes are responsible for spreading mosquito-borne diseases such as dengue, zika and yellow fever.(Unsplash)

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Published on Nov 06, 2024 10:46 AM IST

ByTapatrisha Das

Punjab: 15-year-old dies of dengue in Patiala village

The boy was admitted to the facility with high fever and breathlessness on November 1, he was put on ventilator support on the same day

This is the second death reported in Patiala district due to vector borne disease this season. (HT File)

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Updated on Nov 04, 2024 06:26 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Patiala

Essential foods for senior citizens to build immunity and fight Dengue fever

Immunity is vital in the recovery from Dengue fever, especially in geriatrics. Have these essential foods to build immunity.

Dengue fever has a mortality rate of 4.3% in the elderly population.(Pexels)

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Published on Oct 29, 2024 11:22 AM IST

ByAdrija Dey

Ray of hope amid dengue surge: Docs say more tests will prevent deaths

While the city saw a significant dip in the number of deaths this year, there was a spurt in the number of positive cases in October. But doctors attributed this increase to more people turning up at diagnostic centres for testing due to greater awareness

As many as 135 testing centres were set up in Lucknow compared to last year’s 83, said chief medical officer (Lucknow) Dr Manoj Agrawal. (Pic for representation)

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Updated on Oct 22, 2024 09:24 AM IST

BySreya Deb

Health officials share dengue prevention tips, but RWAs dissatisfied

The meeting, conducted under the aegis of the health department, under the National Vector Borne Disease Control Programme, was attended by roughly 40 people, some of whom returned with the opinion that the meeting was a moot exercise.

Additional municipal commissioner Lalit Kumar assured the attendees that diseases such as dengue, malaria and chikungunya could be avoided by taking simple yet diligent cautionary measures, (Pic for representation)

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Updated on Oct 20, 2024 07:58 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

⁠DENV-3 variant of Dengue: Who is at higher risk, what are best preventive tips

Here's who is at a higher risk of severe complications from DENV-3 dengue and most effective preventive measures to protect against this dangerous viral strain.

⁠DENV-3 variant of Dengue: Who is at higher risk and what are best preventive practices to follow? (Photo by Pixabay)

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Published on Oct 11, 2024 04:03 PM IST

ByZarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi

Private hospitals report rise in malaria cases in Pune

As per PMC data the city reported three malaria case till October 3, while as per private hospitals the number is more than a dozen in August and September

The majority of the malaria cases reported in the city are caused by plasmodium vivax, a protozoal parasite and a few cases of Plasmodium Falciparum, a unicellular protozoan parasite, said the officials. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

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Updated on Oct 04, 2024 09:10 AM IST

ByVicky Pathare

Pune civic body to appoint 200 staff for infectious disease control

The PMC insect control department has 814 approved posts, with 514 vacant. Of the 300 filled positions, 205 are working in the field

Dr Rajesh Dighe, PMC assistant health officer and head of vector-borne diseases programme, said that the proposal to hire 200 contractual staff for the insect control department was pending since last three years. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

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Updated on Oct 04, 2024 08:58 AM IST

ByVicky Pathare

PMC to file complaint against private doctors for delay in reporting cases

PMC has decided to file complaints against private doctors with medical councils for delays in reporting infectious disease cases

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Updated on Oct 03, 2024 08:00 AM IST

ByVicky Pathare

Sept saw spike in malaria, dengue cases: BMC monsoon report

Mumbai's BMC report shows a rise in dengue (1,456 cases) and malaria (1,261 cases) in September, with one Zika case. Hygiene and mosquito precautions are urged.

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Updated on Oct 02, 2024 07:04 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Community health camps cancelled in Pune city due to diseases outbreak

Due to the disease outbreak, most hospitals are running at full capacity leading to a shortage of beds and staff and eventually affecting the planned community health camps, said officials

These medical colleges and hospitals were asked to conduct community health camps in the slums and rural areas for two months. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)

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Updated on Sep 30, 2024 06:18 AM IST

ByVicky Pathare

Rapid response team meets pvt hospitals amid rise in vector-borne disease cases in Pune

Rapid Response Team of Maharashtra meets representatives of private hospitals in Pune on Thursday following reports of rise in vector-borne disease cases

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Updated on Sep 27, 2024 08:30 AM IST

ByVicky Pathare

PMC carries out fumigation, insecticide-spraying ahead of PM Modi’s visit

PM Modi will visit Pune on Thursday to inaugurate the underground metro corridor connecting Civil Court and Swargate among a slew of projects

PM will also inaugurate/lay the foundation stone of several other projects including the much-anticipated memorial at Bhide Wada, the historic site where Mahatma Jyotiba Phule and Savitribai Phule established India’s first school for girls. (HT PHOTO)

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Updated on Sep 26, 2024 06:18 AM IST

ByVicky Pathare

Chikungunya manifestation possible in co-infection cases: Health dept

Private hospitals in the city have witnessed rare manifestations amongst Chikungunya virus-infected patients like encephalitis, meningoencephalitis, Myocarditis, gastroenteritis, kidney injury, sepsis and Guillain-Barré syndrome amongst others

Chikungunya is a viral infection transmitted by mosquitoes. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

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Updated on Sep 26, 2024 05:10 AM IST

ByVicky Pathare

Spike in vector-borne disease cases despite intensified surveillance

The PMC has attributed the surge to the change in virus trends and favourable breeding conditions for the vector

This year, the PMC Health Department has reported as many as 100 cases of Zika virus, 251 cases of Dengue and 225 cases of chikungunya respectively. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)

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Updated on Sep 21, 2024 05:18 AM IST

ByVicky Pathare

Beat the bite: Essential dengue precautions you must follow as cases rise

As dengue cases are rising in India, here's how to protect yourself from the deadly mosquito bite before it's too late!

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Updated on Sep 20, 2024 01:43 PM IST

ByZarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi

Stagnant water at Ludhiana civil hospital makes it breeding ground for dengue

The lawn at Civil Hospital here has had stagnant water for the last few weeks, turning it into a breeding ground for dengue causing mosquitoes.

District epidemiologist says flagged issue multiple times, asked authorities concerned to take action. (HT Photo)

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Published on Sep 16, 2024 10:12 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Ludhiana

EXCLUSIVE| Rahul Vaidya on dengue diagnosis: Worst days of our lives

Singer Rahul Vaidya talks about getting diagnosed with Dengue with wife Disha Parmar.

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Published on Sep 16, 2024 12:17 PM IST

ByNavya Kharbanda

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According to the National Center for Vector Borne Disease Control (NCVBDC), Maharashtra recorded 2,726 malaria cases up to April 21 this year, marginally lower than the 2,867 cases in the corresponding period of 2024. Dengue cases declined to 1,373 from 1,639

From sudden high fever to bleeding gums, know the key warning signs of dengue in children.

From spices to vegetables to fruits, consume these foods to boost immunity and fight mosquito-borne infections.

MCD commissioner warns institutions against mosquito breeding

MCD directs govt offices, RWAs to take measures to prevent mosquito breeding

CDC warns of rising dengue fever cases among U.S. travellers, reporting 3,484 cases in 2024, an 84% increase from last year.

Lucknow Municipal Corporation to launch a cleanliness campaign to combat diseases, enhance sanitation, and engage citizens in maintaining cleanliness.

The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) only recorded as confirmed dengue cases people who tested positive via the IgM ELISA and NS1-ELISA tests

Tiger Shroff looked exhausted after he recovered from dengue but his 8-pack abs still managed to shine in his recovery pics.

Ludhiana civil surgeon Dr Pardeep Mohindra, has written to the district administration to ask the block development and panchayat officer (BDPO) concerned to take further action

In 2020, the city recorded 228 malaria cases, 167 cases in 2021, 263 cases in 2022 and 426 cases last year

A Praja Foundation report reveals rising health issues in Mumbai, highlighting diabetes as the leading cause of death and worsening air quality

Male mosquitoes, when turned deaf, cannot hear female windbeat, and do not chase them for mating.

The boy was admitted to the facility with high fever and breathlessness on November 1, he was put on ventilator support on the same day

Immunity is vital in the recovery from Dengue fever, especially in geriatrics. Have these essential foods to build immunity.

While the city saw a significant dip in the number of deaths this year, there was a spurt in the number of positive cases in October. But doctors attributed this increase to more people turning up at diagnostic centres for testing due to greater awareness

The meeting, conducted under the aegis of the health department, under the National Vector Borne Disease Control Programme, was attended by roughly 40 people, some of whom returned with the opinion that the meeting was a moot exercise.

Here's who is at a higher risk of severe complications from DENV-3 dengue and most effective preventive measures to protect against this dangerous viral strain.

As per PMC data the city reported three malaria case till October 3, while as per private hospitals the number is more than a dozen in August and September

The PMC insect control department has 814 approved posts, with 514 vacant. Of the 300 filled positions, 205 are working in the field

PMC has decided to file complaints against private doctors with medical councils for delays in reporting infectious disease cases

Mumbai's BMC report shows a rise in dengue (1,456 cases) and malaria (1,261 cases) in September, with one Zika case. Hygiene and mosquito precautions are urged.

Due to the disease outbreak, most hospitals are running at full capacity leading to a shortage of beds and staff and eventually affecting the planned community health camps, said officials

Rapid Response Team of Maharashtra meets representatives of private hospitals in Pune on Thursday following reports of rise in vector-borne disease cases

PM Modi will visit Pune on Thursday to inaugurate the underground metro corridor connecting Civil Court and Swargate among a slew of projects

Private hospitals in the city have witnessed rare manifestations amongst Chikungunya virus-infected patients like encephalitis, meningoencephalitis, Myocarditis, gastroenteritis, kidney injury, sepsis and Guillain-Barré syndrome amongst others

The PMC has attributed the surge to the change in virus trends and favourable breeding conditions for the vector

As dengue cases are rising in India, here's how to protect yourself from the deadly mosquito bite before it's too late!

The lawn at Civil Hospital here has had stagnant water for the last few weeks, turning it into a breeding ground for dengue causing mosquitoes.

Singer Rahul Vaidya talks about getting diagnosed with Dengue with wife Disha Parmar.

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