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chikungunya news

Chikungunya cases reported in Ernakulam, Kerala steps up surveillance

Chikungunya cases reported in Ernakulam, Kerala steps up surveillance
Published on Apr 14, 2026 07:56 pm IST

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 on Feb 14, 2026 05:36 am IST

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 on Feb 12, 2026 09:58 pm IST

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 on Oct 25, 2025 04:10 am IST

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 on Oct 15, 2025 11:48 pm IST

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

A municipal corporation worker fumigates a residential area in Delhi. (PTI)
Published on Oct 06, 2025 05:28 am IST

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 on Sept 27, 2025 03:32 pm IST

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 on Sept 17, 2025 07:54 am IST

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

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Published on Sept 03, 2025 05:14 am IST

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 on Aug 25, 2025 05:34 pm IST

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 on Aug 24, 2025 04:16 am IST

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 on Aug 21, 2025 07:00 am IST

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 on Aug 07, 2025 11:41 am IST

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 on Aug 05, 2025 05:24 pm IST

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 on Aug 02, 2025 07:56 am IST

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 on Jul 31, 2025 06:16 am IST

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 on Jul 17, 2025 06:30 am IST

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 on Jul 05, 2025 06:38 am IST

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 on Jul 04, 2025 09:12 am IST

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 on Jul 02, 2025 09:58 am IST

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 on May 23, 2025 08:24 am IST

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

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

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 on Mar 17, 2025 07:42 am IST

Samantha Ruth Prabhu hits the gym while recovering from chikungunya

Samantha Ruth Prabhu updated her fans on Instagram about her health.
Updated on Jan 11, 2025 08:54 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)
Updated on Jan 07, 2025 06:44 am IST

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

Spike in post-dengue, chikungunya mucormycosis cases raises alarm in Pune
Updated on Nov 29, 2024 08:14 am 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

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