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Chikungunya cases rise in state ahead of monsoon

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)
Published on May 05, 2025 07:48 AM IST

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

For children, it is necessary to detect the early signs and symptoms of dengue and take the steps to keep them safe.
Published on May 04, 2025 02:21 PM IST

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

Strengthen your immune system against mosquito-borne infections with a healthy diet.
Published on May 02, 2025 05:00 PM IST

MCD commissioner warns institutions against mosquito breeding

MCD commissioner warns institutions against mosquito breeding
Published on Mar 31, 2025 03:14 PM IST

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

MCD directs govt offices, RWAs to take measures to prevent mosquito breeding
Published on Mar 27, 2025 06:53 PM IST

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

CDC warns of rise in dengue fever cases among US travellers
Published on Mar 21, 2025 03:39 PM IST

LMC to launch special cleanliness campaign

For representation only (HT File Photo)
Updated on Mar 20, 2025 08:53 PM IST

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

Patients who tested positive as per the non-ELISA NS1 antigen test were considered as suspected cases of dengue. (HT PHOTO)
Updated on Jan 07, 2025 06:44 AM IST

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

Tiger Shroff's jaw-dropping, muscular build remained evident, even as he appeared exhausted from battling dengue.
Updated on Jan 06, 2025 04:58 PM IST

Ludhiana health department teams identify dengue breeding ground at residential society

Health department officials found three breeding grounds for mosquitoes at Omaxe apartments, Pakhowal road. (File)
Published on Nov 22, 2024 10:07 PM IST

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

As of November 9, there have been 728 malaria cases and 172 Chikunguniya cases in Delhi
Updated on Nov 11, 2024 10:39 PM IST

Lifestyle, respiratory diseases increasingly killing Mumbaikars: Praja report

In addition to lifestyle diseases, respiratory issues, caused mostly by deteriorating air quality, have surged as a primary health concern. ( Praful Gangurde / HT Photo )
Updated on Nov 08, 2024 09:13 AM IST

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

Female mosquitoes are responsible for spreading mosquito-borne diseases such as dengue, zika and yellow fever.
Published on Nov 06, 2024 10:46 AM IST

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

This is the second death reported in Patiala district due to vector borne disease this season. (HT File)
Updated on Nov 04, 2024 06:26 AM IST

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

Dengue fever has a mortality rate of 4.3% in the elderly population.
Published on Oct 29, 2024 05:27 PM IST

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

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)
Updated on Oct 22, 2024 09:24 AM IST

Health officials share dengue prevention tips, but RWAs dissatisfied

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)
Updated on Oct 20, 2024 07:58 AM IST

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

⁠DENV-3 variant of Dengue: Who is at higher risk and what are best preventive practices to follow?
Published on Oct 23, 2024 09:53 AM IST

Private hospitals report rise in malaria cases in Pune

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)
Updated on Oct 04, 2024 09:10 AM IST

Pune civic body to appoint 200 staff for infectious disease control

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)
Updated on Oct 04, 2024 08:58 AM IST

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. (REUTERS (PIC FOR REPRESENTATION))
Updated on Oct 03, 2024 08:00 AM IST

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

Sept saw spike in malaria, dengue cases: BMC monsoon report
Updated on Oct 02, 2024 07:04 AM IST

Community health camps cancelled in Pune city due to diseases outbreak

These medical colleges and hospitals were asked to conduct community health camps in the slums and rural areas for two months. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)
Updated on Sep 30, 2024 06:18 AM IST

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. (HT)
Updated on Sep 27, 2024 08:30 AM IST

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

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)
Updated on Sep 26, 2024 06:18 AM IST

Chikungunya manifestation possible in co-infection cases: Health dept

Chikungunya is a viral infection transmitted by mosquitoes. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)
Updated on Sep 26, 2024 05:10 AM IST

Spike in vector-borne disease cases despite intensified surveillance 

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)
Updated on Sep 21, 2024 05:18 AM IST

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

Beat the bite: Essential dengue precautions you must follow as cases rise in India
Updated on Oct 23, 2024 09:43 AM IST

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

District epidemiologist says flagged issue multiple times, asked authorities concerned to take action. (HT Photo)
Published on Sep 16, 2024 10:12 PM IST

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

Rahul Vaidya and Disha Parmar
Published on Sep 16, 2024 12:17 PM IST