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ICMR-NIV researchers to study Zika virus impact on pregnancy, birth outcomes

ICMR-NIV Pune to study impact of Zika virus on pregnancy and birth outcomes in Zika-positive mothers post the virus outbreak reported in Pune district last year. (AP FILE (PIC FOR REPRESENTATION))
pune news
Published on Mar 21, 2025 10:14 AM 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)
pune news
Updated on Jan 07, 2025 06:44 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.
health
Published on Nov 06, 2024 10:46 AM IST

10 pregnant women infected with Zika deliver healthy babies

Ten pregnant women from Pune who had earlier tested positive for the Zika virus infection have delivered healthy babies, bringing relief to their families and the health department. (REUTERS (PIC FOR REPRESENTATION))
pune news
Updated on Oct 17, 2024 09:24 AM IST

Pune reports three fresh Zika virus cases

The fresh cases include a 19-year-old woman from Paud Phata, a 69-year-old man from Warje Naka and a 59-year-old man from Karve Nagar. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)
pune news
Updated on Oct 10, 2024 05:46 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)
pune news
Updated on Oct 04, 2024 08:58 AM IST

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

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

Pune witness decline in Zika infections; rise of chikungunya, dengue cases

PMC health officials have witnessed a declining trend in new Zika virus infections in the city, however, the number of dengue and chikungunya cases are on the rise. (AP (PIC FOR REPRESENTATION))
pune news
Updated on Oct 01, 2024 07:24 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)
pune news
Updated on Sep 21, 2024 05:18 AM IST

ICMR ties up with IIL to develop jab against Zika virus

Zika is mostly a mosquito-borne viral infection transmitted by Aedes mosquitoes. It can also be transmitted to foetus during pregnancy, through sexual contact, blood transfusion and organ transplantation. (AP)
india news
Updated on Sep 14, 2024 05:42 AM IST

PMC comes up with a new SOP to counter vector-borne disease 

IEC programs, morning rallies, and training sessions on identifying mosquito breeding sites will be organised in schools in outbreak-prone areas. (HT PHOTO)
pune news
Updated on Sep 07, 2024 05:42 AM IST

World Mosquito Day: What is the theme for 2024? Know date, history, significance

World Mosquito Day on August 20 raises awareness about mosquito-borne diseases.
health
Published on Aug 20, 2024 11:17 AM IST

Erandwane, Dahanukar Colony hit hard as Zika cases surge to 75 

Also, four suspected Zika virus deaths have been reported in the city, one each in Baner, Kharadi, Warje and Kothrud.  (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)
pune news
Updated on Aug 11, 2024 06:22 AM IST

73 Zika virus cases reported in Pune since June. Symptoms, prevention and more

73 cases of Zika virus have been reported in Pune in the monsoon period, find out more about its symptoms and how to prevent it. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)
india news
Published on Aug 08, 2024 04:54 PM IST

Zika virus cases rise in Pune! Here's all you need to know about its symptoms

The Zika virus is caused by the Aedes mosquito
wellness
Updated on Aug 07, 2024 03:44 PM IST

Protecting against Zika virus: Zika vs dengue tips for mosquito bite prevention

Protecting against Zika virus: Zika vs dengue diagnosis challenges and tips for mosquito bite prevention
health
Published on Aug 04, 2024 09:13 PM IST

Pune reports two suspected Zika deaths

Pune Municipal Corporation has reported death of two Zika virus-infected patients. The samples of the patients, received on Thursday after their death, tested positive for the infection. (REUTERS (PIC FOR REPRESENTATION))
pune news
Updated on Aug 02, 2024 06:46 AM IST

Pune health experts detect Zika virus in mosquito pools, larvae samples

Two fresh cases of Zika virus were reported on Wednesday in Pune. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)
pune news
Updated on Jul 31, 2024 10:30 PM IST

NCDC experts direct PMC to continue surveillance for Zika virus

Following the surge in cases, the two-member team of NCDC experts are on a visit to Pune. (HT PHOTO)
pune news
Updated on Jul 28, 2024 05:48 AM IST

Three test positive for Zika virus, including two pregnant women from Kothrud

The PMC on Wednesday sent samples of as many as 56 suspected patients which include samples of 49 suspected pregnant women. (HT PHOTO)
pune news
Updated on Jul 25, 2024 06:06 AM IST

Maharashtra reports, highest ever 28 cases of Zika virus this year

The man from Lohegaon also complained of symptoms such as fever, rash and body ache and his samples were sent to NIV on July 7. (HT PHOTO)
pune news
Updated on Jul 18, 2024 06:20 AM IST

Zika virus transmission in Pune’s Sukhsagarnagar area; one more test positive

The civic body has reported active Zika virus transmission in eight wards — Karve Nagar-Warje, Hadapsar, Kothrud-Bavdhan, Aundh-Baner, Sinhagad Road, Ahmednagar Road, Kondhwa-Yewalewadi and Yerawada. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)
pune news
Updated on Jul 14, 2024 05:08 AM IST

10 cases of dengue, chikungunya reported in a week in Pune

Dengue is a mosquito-borne viral infection transmitted through Aedes mosquitoes. It causes flu-like symptoms, including high fever, severe headaches, joint and muscle pain, skin rash, and bleeding. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)
pune news
Updated on Jul 13, 2024 10:57 PM IST

Experts focus on reducing viraemia to counter Zika threat in Pune

Zika virus is primarily transmitted through the bite of an infected Aedes mosquito and Aedes Albopictus, known to transmit infections like dengue and chikungunya. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)
pune news
Updated on Jul 13, 2024 07:18 AM IST

Only 5% expecting mothers in Zika virus-affected areas tested by Pune civic body

In a letter sent to PMC health officer dated July 11, joint director of health services Dr Radhakishan Pawar – who is also in charge of vector-borne diseases in Maharashtra – has directed that all expecting mothers living within five kilometres of Zika-affected areas be tested for Zika virus infection. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)
pune news
Updated on Jul 12, 2024 06:54 AM IST

Neurological impact of Zika virus: Here's what we need to know

Transmitted by the Aedes mosquito, Zika virus has become a pressing health concern in recent times.
health
Published on Jul 10, 2024 02:19 PM IST

Two more expecting moms and teen contract Zika 

The Zika virus is transmitted through the bite of an infected Aedes mosquito, known to transmit infections like dengue and chikungunya. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)
pune news
Updated on Jul 10, 2024 06:24 AM IST

Two more test positive for Zika virus infection; cases stand at 11 in Pune

The Zika virus is transmitted through the bite of an infected Aedes mosquito, known to transmit infections like dengue and chikungunya. A majority of those infected with Zika either remain asymptomatic (up to 80%) or show mild symptoms of fever, rash, conjunctivitis, body aches, and joint pains. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)
pune news
Updated on Jul 08, 2024 07:30 AM IST

Pune civic body functioning without entomologist for 8 years

The insect control department of PMC has two posts of entomologist as biologist and fever inspector, which have been vacant for over seven years now. (HT PHOTO)
pune news
Updated on Jul 07, 2024 06:38 AM IST

Private hospitals in Pune to test fever patients, expecting mothers for Zika

As per officials, on Thursday, 16 samples of suspected patients were sent to NIV for testing for the virus infection. Out of these 16 samples, 9 samples are of pregnant women from the Mundhwa area and three from the Kothrud area. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)
pune news
Updated on Jul 04, 2024 10:53 PM IST
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