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Climate Change Turning India Into A Dengue Hotspot, Experts Tell NDTV

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 18:03:17

As India accounts for one-third of global dengue cases, medical experts speaking to NDTV warn that the country needs urgent interventions, stronger public awareness, and a coordinated national response.
8 Tips To Recover From Dengue Infection

Fri, 09 May 2025 01:28:30

These eight practical tips below can guide you in regaining your health effectively.
Can Dengue Cause Death? Understanding The Severe Risks Of Dengue Fever

Tue, 05 Nov 2024 16:51:47

Understanding the warning signs and complications is crucial to prevent fatalities, particularly during dengue outbreaks.
Long Term Health Risks Of Dengue

Mon, 02 Sep 2024 18:41:06

Awareness and early intervention are critical in managing the severity of these long-term effects, emphasising the importance of preventive measures in dengue-prone areas.
National Dengue Day 2024: Add These 10 Superfoods To Your Diet For A Speedy Recovery

Thu, 16 May 2024 11:26:01

National Dengue Day 2024: Dengue is a serious medical problem and medical help must be sought immediately.
World Mosquito Day: 5 Deadly Diseases Spread By Mosquitoes

Sat, 20 Aug 2022 10:45:17

World Mosquito Day is observed on August 20 to commemorate the discovery that female Anopheles mosquitoes transmit the malaria parasite to humans.
World Mosquito Day 2022: Date, Significance, How To Prevent Mosquito Bites?

Sat, 20 Aug 2022 10:48:48

The day aims at spreading awareness about the different diseases that can be caused by mosquitoes.
National Dengue Day 2022: Date, Significance And Important Facts

Mon, 16 May 2022 15:52:12

Dengue cases peak during monsoon as the accumulated rainwater gives a perfect breeding ground for mosquitoes.
Serotype-2 Dengue: Is It More Dangerous? Follow These Precautions To Stay Safe

Mon, 22 Nov 2021 20:31:14

Dengue is a mosquito-borne viral disease that can lead to fever, muscle and joint pain, fatigue and rashes. It is transmitted by female mosquitoes mainly, Aedes aegypti.
Natural Mosquito Repellents: These Oils Can Protect You From Mosquito Bites

Thu, 19 Sep 2019 08:51:05

With the rise in mosquito-borne diseases, you might be looking for ways to prevent yourself from mosquito bites. Here are some natural mosquito repellents which you can use to reduce your risk of dengue, chikungunya and malaria.
World Mosquito Day: History, Significance And Tips For Preventing Mosquito Bites

Tue, 20 Aug 2019 12:26:45

World Mosquito Day: The day is observed in remembrance of Sir Ronald Ross. Mosquitoes are one of the deadliest insects in the world. They have the ability to carry and spread diseases to humans and are responsible for millions of deaths across the world.
Some Natural, Most Effective Ways To Keep Mosquitoes Away And Prevent Dengue, Malaria

Thu, 18 Aug 2022 11:48:06

Mosquitoes: Preventing mosquito bites is one of the most effective ways to keep diseases like dengue, malaria and chikungunya away. Read here to know some effective tips by lifestyle coach Luke Coutinho on how to prevent mosquito breeding.
Mosquito-Borne Diseases Set To Flourish As Climate Gets Warmer

Tue, 16 Apr 2019 16:24:26

Spurred on by climate change, international travel, and trade, vector-borne disease outbreaks are set to increase across much of Europe over the next few decades -- and not just in the temperate countries around the Mediterranean.
Some Simple Diet Tips For Preventing Dengue And Boosting Recovery By Rujuta Diwekar

Mon, 22 Nov 2021 20:31:55

Dengue infection is painful and may cause symptoms like sudden and high fever, pain behind the eyes, fatigue, vomiting, mild bleeding of gums or nose, pain behind the eyes and even skin rashes.
Risks Of Epidemics Rise In Kerala As Flood Water Recedes

Tue, 21 Aug 2018 11:24:01

Health experts say as the flood water recedes, Kerala may have to cope with waterborne and vectorborne diseases such as cholera, typhoid, malaria, hepatitis and other fevers.
National Dengue Day 2023: Top 10 Facts About Dengue You Need To Know

Tue, 16 May 2023 10:18:38

National Dengue Day 2023: Incidence of dengue is extremely high in India. To prevent the vector-borne infection, you must stay away from places where mosquitoes can easily breed.
8 Best Natural Mosquito Repellents

Thu, 03 May 2018 11:47:09

One can use these essential oil as an effective mosquito repellent by putting them in a diffuser.
Vaccine For Dengue To Be Ready By 2020

Thu, 21 Dec 2017 13:14:56

Ashwini Kumar Choubey, Minister of State for Health told Rajya Sabha that the first phase of clinical trials for one of these vaccines for dengue is scheduled for 2020. Several other global vaccines for dengue are in the making.
Dengue Cases Hit 9,169-Mark Even As The Season Of Vector-Borne Diseases Are Coming To An End

Tue, 12 Dec 2017 13:16:51

With 96 more cases of dengue reported last week, dengue has crossed the 9,169 mark this year.
Fortis Hospital Gurgaon Faces Bribery Charges From Parents Of Deceased 7-Year-Old

Fri, 08 Dec 2017 14:18:31

Jayant Singh, father of 7-year-old Adya Singh, who died in Fortis Hospital, Gurgaon, accused the hospital of bribery for stopping his social media campaign against the hospital
5 Miraculous Benefits Of Camphor (Kapur) You Must Know

Tue, 19 Dec 2017 12:44:10

Camphor has so much more to it than just healing joint pains and burn injuries. Click here to know the many health benefits of camphor.
Hospital Charges Rs 18 Lakh For A 15-Day Treatment, Girl Succumbs To Dengue

Tue, 21 Nov 2017 12:35:56

The hospital charged them even for the gloves that they used.
Our Expert Explains How To Understand Your Blood Reports?

Sun, 05 Nov 2017 17:52:11

Blood tests are the one of the first things that doctors suggest when one is suffering from any kind of sickness or disease.
New Dengue Variant Identified By Scientists In Southern India

Wed, 01 Nov 2017 13:45:52

This new genetic variant lead to an outbreak of dengue in Tamil Nadu and Kerala in 2012 and 2013 respectively.
Dengue Explosion: 650 New Cases Reported; Some Lesser Known Facts About Dengue

Tue, 24 Oct 2017 18:12:51

Delhi witnesses 650 new cases of dengue in just one week, toll reaches an alarming 5870 mark. Take a look at the top unknown facts about dengue.
This Portable Device Can Detect Malaria Within Seconds

Mon, 23 Oct 2017 17:29:32

Two institutes in Kolkata develop portable device which can detect malaria within seconds at a cost of just Rs. 10.
Dengue Explosion: Pediatric Cases On The Rise In Tamil Nadu

Tue, 17 Oct 2017 15:40:37

Where overall number of dengue cases and people suspiciously affected with fever are on the rise, a chunk of the patients are children.
Dengue Cases Climb To 680 In Chandigarh: Here Are Some Tips To Prevent Dengue

Fri, 06 Oct 2017 11:29:59

After five fresh cases of dengue were reported on Thursday in the city, the total number of dengue cases in Chandigarh has gone up to 680. Though the number is quite high in itself, but relatively from last year, the hike has not been too much. But the bad news is that with extended summers this time, dengue has started to spread quite early and is very much expected ...
No Dengue Deaths In Madurai So Far, Say Health Officials: Tips To Prevent Dengue

Thu, 05 Oct 2017 11:26:56

On Wednesday, senior officials of the Health department claimed that Madurai has not witnessed any dengue deaths as of now. Here are some important tips to prevent dengue.
Dengue Explosion, 28 New Cases Reported In One Day In Patiala: Tips To Prevent Dengue

Wed, 04 Oct 2017 10:59:14

Dengue and chikungunya seems to have gripped the state of Punjab. With 28 new cases of dengue in Patiala on Tuesday, dengue toll in the state has come to 172 and 40 new cases of chikungunya have come into picture.
Tamil Nadu To Observe Coming Thursday As Dengue Awareness Day: Tips To Prevent Dengue

Tue, 03 Oct 2017 11:23:06

While speaking to the reporters after the meeting, Vijayabhaskar revealed that coming Thursday will be observed as the 'Dengue Awareness Day' in the state. Know some important tips to prevent dengue.
Dengue Death Toll Surges To 9 In Coimbatore: Tips To Prevent Dengue

Thu, 28 Sep 2017 14:54:37

After a seven-year-old girl died of Dengue on Tuesday at the Coimbatore Government Hospital (GH), the death toll of dengue-induced deaths has risen up to 9 in the city. Here are some important tips to help you prevent dengue.
894 New Dengue Cases Reported In Delhi Last Week: Tips To Prevent Dengue

Tue, 26 Sep 2017 11:15:56

894 new dengue cases reported in Delhi last week. This takes the number to 3109 cases till now. As for malaria and chikungunya, the numbers were 85 and 61 last week.Here are a few tips to prevent dengue.
Dengue Can Be Fatal For Diabetics : Know How

Thu, 14 Sep 2017 13:50:31

If a diabetic gets dengue, the infection can affect the vision, cause brain inflammation, make the body go into septic shock, or lead to multi-organ failure. Read on for more information.
Swine Flu Explosion: Health Department Instructed To Coordinate With NCDC

Wed, 13 Sep 2017 13:16:21

Lieutenant General Anil Baijal directs the health department to coordinate with National Centre for Disease Control for managing the response to increased number of cases of H1N1 this year.
7 Incredible Health Benefits Of Papaya Seeds

Tue, 06 Mar 2018 18:07:09

Lets get enlightened by the many health benefits of papaya seeds which will surely stop you from throwing those seeds away from now on.
Death Due To A Rare Dengue Complication

Fri, 08 Sep 2017 12:01:32

"Jha had a severe form of dengue with complications and multi-organ involvement. His kidneys and liver too were affected, requiring many specialists to take care of him."
Dengue Cases Up By 54% In Delhi This Year: Are Some People More Prone To Get Dengue?

Tue, 05 Sep 2017 14:49:30

A 12-year-old boy had succumbed to dengue shock syndrome on August 1 at the Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, the first dengue death due to the vector-borne disease reported in the city this year.
Flood Borne Diseases: Symptoms To Watch Out For

Thu, 31 Aug 2017 10:23:46

Flood water causes two main types of diseases namely food and water-borne diseases such as cholera, dysentery and leptospirosis, and insect-borne diseases such as malaria, dengue fever, Japanese encephalitis and yellow fever. Watch out for the symptoms.
80 Dengue Cases Reported In Chandigarh This Month

Wed, 30 Aug 2017 17:33:25

Doctors state that the breeding of dengue mosquitoes depends upon humidity and temperature.
New Delhi: Mosquito Breeding Checkers Go On An Indefinite Hunger Strike

Wed, 30 Aug 2017 15:45:09

The national capital of the country witnesses a health crisis with the onset of dengue and chikungunya. And to make things worse, 3500 mosquito breeding checkers of all three municipal corporations go on an indefinite hunger strike from Tuesday
Heavy Rain Leaves Mumbai Stranded, Hospitals Flooded

Wed, 30 Aug 2017 11:15:59

In the 24-hour cycle since Tuesday 8.30 a.m. till Wednesday, the suburbs recorded 332 mm while the city notched 111 mm rains, the IMD said.
The Most Common Diseases Of The Season: Protect Yourself Now!

Mon, 28 Aug 2017 16:05:06

With the increasing number of cases of swine flu, dengue, chikungunya and the deaths caused by them, it is high time to start taking aggressive precautions against such diseases.
Delhi Witnesses Its First Dengue Death This Season. Aware Of Precautions?

Tue, 22 Aug 2017 16:38:45

The capital has witnessed its first dengue death this season as 12-year-old Nitish Kumar died of the mosquito-born fever and multiple-organ failure at West Delhi's Sir Ganga Ram hospital on 1 August.
Can Giloy Help Prevent And Treat Dengue: Know The Facts

Wed, 23 Aug 2017 10:43:24

Dengue remains one of the most dangerous diseases all over the world. It is unfortunate that no scientific medication based treatment has been discovered for it till date.
World Mosquito Day 2018: Most Effective Ways To Protect Yourself From Mosquito Bites

Mon, 20 Aug 2018 12:50:36

Over one million people worldwide die from mosquito-borne diseases every year. It is always a better to protect yourself from mosquito-borne diseases.
World Malaria Day: 6 Most Dangerous Diseases Transmitted By Mosquitoes

Tue, 24 Apr 2018 18:15:00

On World Malaria Day 2018 let's see why mosquitoes are considered as one of the most dangerous creatures on the planet because tend to spread many deadly diseases.
Nadda Holds High-Level Meet To Take Stock Of Vector Borne Diseases

Thu, 10 Aug 2017 12:12:15

Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare JP Nadda on Wednesday held a high level meeting to review the preventive measures and programmes underway to control vector borne diseases including dengue, malaria and chikungunya.
The Swine Flu Threat Grows

Thu, 03 Aug 2017 15:34:10

Swine flu cases in Vadora are steadily rising with ten people infected with H1N1 virus. The number of persons infected with swine flu virus now has reached to 114.
More People In Delhi Die Of Diabetes, Hypertension Than Dengue, Malaria

Tue, 07 Nov 2017 13:33:05

A shocking report has stated that each year, in the National Capital, more people die of diabetes and hyper tension than Dengue or Malaria.