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dengue news

Dr Rashmi Ardey explains the health risks of monsoon; shares safety checklist

The heavy downpour of monsoon comes with increased health risk.
Updated on Jul 13, 2026 08:31 pm IST

Is it dengue or viral fever? Doctor shares warning signs and tests to know

High fever is a common sign of both dengue and viral fever.
Updated on Jul 06, 2026 06:59 pm IST

Ludhiana: Amid rise in seasonal illness cases, experts urge caution

A view of out side the CMC hospital in Ludhiana. (HT Photo)
Published on Jun 25, 2026 08:06 am IST

Health minister Nadda reviews dengue preparedness ahead of monsoon season

JP Nadda asks states to boost dengue and malaria surveillance, ensure hospital preparedness and intensify awareness campaigns. (@JPNadda X)
Updated on Jun 18, 2026 09:47 pm IST

Doctor explains why chronic conditions increase the risk of severe dengue

Dengue is being detected in the country throughout the year, shares Dr Vardani.
Updated on Jun 16, 2026 03:00 pm IST

Dengue cases rising in summer? Physician warns why fever should not be ignored

A total of 76 dengue infections have been reported in Chandigarh so far this year. (HT File Photo)
Updated on Jun 05, 2026 12:44 pm IST

Ludhiana ramps up anti-dengue drive before monsoon

Around 87 beds have been earmarked across Ludhiana for dengue management. (HT File)
Published on May 14, 2026 03:36 am IST

Need to invest in dengue treatment

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Published on May 12, 2026 06:10 pm IST

Delhi govt mulls special task force for concerted efforts to eradicate dengue

Delhi govt mulls special task force for concerted efforts to eradicate dengue
Published on Apr 24, 2026 07:14 pm IST

Gurugram starts anti-vector disease drive, releases special fish in water bodies

Gurugram starts anti-vector disease drive, releases special fish in water bodies
Published on Apr 06, 2026 07:11 am IST

Five days on, LMC fogging drive under lens for patchy coverage

The fogging drive was launched on April 1. (For representation)
Published on Apr 06, 2026 05:06 am 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

Haryana notifies strict regulations pertaining to vector-borne diseases, imposes penalties for violators

Haryana notifies strict regulations pertaining to vector-borne diseases, imposes penalties for violators
Published on Feb 13, 2026 05:10 pm IST

UP: Family loses three children to fever within 48 hours in Kushinagar, health department launches probe

UP: Family loses three children to fever within 48 hours in Kushinagar, health department launches probe
Published on Nov 29, 2025 09:46 am IST

Delhi sees dip in dengue cases this year, malaria infections close to last year

The number of deaths attributed to dengue has also reduced.
Published on Nov 17, 2025 08:50 pm IST

Amid shortage of staff, PMC to hire contractual staff

The civic body on Thursday decided to appoint contractual staff who will be responsible for carrying out fogging and vector-borne disease surveillance and management. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)
Published on Nov 07, 2025 04:52 am IST

Delhi records first deaths linked to dengue this year

Officials said that the anti-breeding measures were severely impacted due to the month-long strike by the health department’s multi-task staff (MTS).
Published on Nov 05, 2025 08:41 am 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

UP records sharp fall in dengue, encephalitis deaths: Dy CM Pathak

The Dastak door-to-door campaign will be held from October 11 to 31. (Sourced)
Published on Oct 05, 2025 05:50 pm IST

Waterlogging, poor sanitation raise Dengue and Malaria fears in Sector 21

Waterlogged stretch near Kapashera border. (Parveen Kumar/HT)
Published on Oct 05, 2025 03:52 am IST

Paediatrician shares top foods and precautions to keep children safe from dengue

Good diet and proper precautions help to protect kids from dengue fever.
Published on Sept 30, 2025 06:31 pm 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

PCMC intensifies drive to curb dengue, malaria; 40.58 lakh collected in fines

The health department has intensified inspections of residential areas, construction sites, scrap yards, and water containers, along with regular fumigation and community awareness programmes. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)
Published on Sept 16, 2025 07:06 am IST

Health minister Nadda reviews dengue, malaria situation; asks states to stay vigilant

Union health minister JP Nadda. (X)
Published on Sept 11, 2025 05:00 pm IST

Noida: Health surveillance kicks off amid fears of vector-born diseases

The department has kept its surveillance teams on standby to track potential breeding grounds and ensure early detection of cases. (Sunil Ghosh/HT Photos)
Published on Sept 11, 2025 06:44 am IST

Ferozepur officials on toes to prevent disease outbreak

A medical camp in a village in Ferozepur district on Monday.
Published on Sept 09, 2025 07:42 am IST

As floodwaters recede in Punjab, threat of diseases looms large

A man drains the flooded water from their house at village Machhiwala near Ramdas in Amritsar on Sunday. (Sameer Sehgal/Hindustan Times)
Published on Sept 08, 2025 03:43 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

Dengue in children: Doctor explains why it is deadlier, shares prevention tips

Dengue can behave in far more unpredictable and dangerous ways.
Published on Sept 02, 2025 04:04 pm IST