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malaria news

When should you get tested for malaria? Doctor explains

Getting diagnosed early for malaria helps one avoid later complications.
Updated on Jul 03, 2026 08:05 pm IST

Doctors explain why children are more vulnerable to severe malaria

Malaria cases rise in the monsoon, and children are particularly vulnerable.
Updated on Jun 30, 2026 06:00 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ludhiana: 27k houses inspected in anti-dengue campaign

Deputy commissioner Himanshu Jain instructed district malaria officer Dr Sheetal Narang to carry out fogging twice daily in high-risk areas, including slums and stagnant drains. (HT Photo)
Published on Aug 23, 2025 04:12 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

Dengue alert in monsoon: Doctor shares 6 prevention tips to follow to stay safe

Dengue is a viral infection that spreads from mosquitoes and is common in tropical climates.
Published on Aug 09, 2025 05:45 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

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

PMC guidelines to pvt hospitals to control vector-borne diseases

PMC health officials and representatives of 108 private hospitals attended the meeting on Wednesday. The civic body issued detailed set of guidelines for private hospitals to tackle vector-borne diseases. (HT)
Published on Jul 10, 2025 10:50 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

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