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Chikungunya cases reported in Ernakulam, Kerala steps up surveillance

Chikungunya cases reported in Ernakulam, Kerala steps up surveillance

Published 96 days ago

Haryana notifies regulations for vector-borne diseases

Under the new framework, information must also be updated on the Integrated Health Information Platform (IHIP) portal to ensure real-time monitoring and coordinated response.

Published 156 days ago

Seychelles chikungunya outbreak: CDC issues advisory for US travelers

The main campus of the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta, Georgia.

Published 157 days ago

Vector-borne cases dip over past week, MCD’s anti-mosquito drive hit by staff strike

MCD employees protesting last week in front of Civic Centre. (Arvind Yadav/HT Photo)

Published 268 days ago

NY confirms first locally acquired chikungunya case since 2019: Know symptoms

New York confirms 1st locally acquired chikungunya virus case since 2019; Symptoms and prevention explained

Published 277 days ago

Vector-borne disease surge: Malaria cases at 6-year high

A municipal corporation worker fumigates a residential area in Delhi. (PTI)

Published 287 days ago

Covered in nets, AAP leaders protest Delhi’s mosquito menace | Video

AAP Party Councillors wearing Mosquito Nets in protest of rising Dengue and Malaria cases in the capital during a MCD special session at Civic Centre, in New Delhi.

Updated 296 days ago

Malaria, chikungunya cases rise compared to 2024 data; civic body steps up drives amid intermittent rains

Malaria, chikungunya cases rise compared to 2024 data; civic body steps up drives amid intermittent rains

Published 306 days ago

Malaria, chikungunya cases surge in Mumbai; BMC steps up vector-borne disease drive

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Published 320 days ago

Mosquito bites: Doctor explains what really happens and how to prevent them

Malaria and dengue can have life-threatening consequences if not detected and treated in time.

Published 328 days ago

State issues SOPs to curb dengue, chikungunya spread during monsoon

The order highlights strict preventive measures, rapid response strategies, and public awareness efforts for better management of vector-borne diseases. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)

Published 330 days ago

Doctors warn of surge in vector-borne diseases

According to Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) data, 11 cases of dengue were reported in July, and 18 additional cases were reported between August 1 and August 16. For chikungunya, there were 2 cases in July, increasing to 4 cases in August. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

Published 333 days ago

China battles chikungunya: What is the death rate? Is it contagious?

A worker sprays insecticide at a public housing estate following reports of imported cases of Chikungunya in Hong Kong, China, August 7, 2025. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu

Published 347 days ago

Chikungunya outbreak: China on high alert as Guangdong battles over 7,000 cases

Chikungunya patients are required to remain in hospitals in Foshan City, which has been the most severely affected.. (Photo by Ludovic MARIN / AFP)

Updated 349 days ago

City sees uptick in malaria, dengue, and chikungunya cases

Dengue infections also saw an uptick, rising to 1,160 cases this year from 966 in 2024. Notably, 426 dengue cases were reported just between July 14 and the end of the month (AP)

Published 352 days ago

Now PMC to train onsite construction staff to detect & eliminate mosquito breeding spots at these sites

Dr Rajesh Dighe, assistant health officer, PMC, said that this novel approach intends to tackle mosquito breeding at construction sites across the city and prevent these construction sites from becoming mosquito breeding grounds. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)

Published 354 days ago

CM calls for early fogging to curb vector-borne diseases

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta during a meeting on vector borne diseases on Wednesday. (HT Photo)

Published 368 days ago

Mohali: Dr Balbir emphasises dengue prevention, urges Village Health Committees to act

Punjab health and family welfare minister Dr Balbir Singh launched the state-level campaign, ‘Har Shukarvar, Village Health Committees Karangein Dengue Te Vaar’, and released awareness posters for public dissemination. (HT File)

Published 380 days ago

PMC steps up dengue, chikungunya prevention

Dr Rajesh Dighe, assistant health officer, PMC, and head of vector-borne diseases control programme, who was present during the meeting, informed that vector-borne disease prevention and management activities have been initiated from May. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

Published 381 days ago

Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak launches spl disease control drive ‘Dastak and Stop Diarrhoea’

Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak launches special disease control drive in Lucknow on Tuesday. (Sourced)

Published 383 days ago

State govt issues directive to intensify dengue, chikungunya prevention efforts

Dr Rajesh Dighe, assistant health chief of the PMC and head of the vector-borne diseases’ control programme, said that training of the healthcare staff was conducted on Tuesday (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

Published 423 days ago

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 441 days ago

MCD commissioner warns institutions against mosquito breeding

MCD commissioner warns institutions against mosquito breeding

Published 476 days ago

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 479 days ago

IIT Roorkee researchers discover potential drug to treat Chikungunya

As per the findings, Efavirenz, a drug widely used for HIV treatment, may serve as an effective therapy for Chikungunya disease, as it has been shown to reduce Chikungunya virus replication both in vitro and in mice models. (Handout)

Updated 490 days ago

Samantha Ruth Prabhu hits the gym while recovering from chikungunya

Samantha Ruth Prabhu updated her fans on Instagram about her health.

Updated 555 days ago

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 559 days ago

Spike in post-dengue, chikungunya mucormycosis cases raises alarm in Pune

Spike in post-dengue, chikungunya mucormycosis cases raises alarm in Pune

Updated 598 days ago

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 615 days ago

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 638 days ago

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