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Published 316 days ago

ICMR-NIV researchers to study Zika virus impact on pregnancy, birth outcomes

ICMR-NIV Pune to study impact of Zika virus on pregnancy and birth outcomes in Zika-positive mothers post the virus outbreak reported in Pune district last year. (AP FILE (PIC FOR REPRESENTATION))

Published 487 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 560 days ago

Study reveals how dengue, zika can be eradicated: By making male mosquitoes deaf

Female mosquitoes are responsible for spreading mosquito-borne diseases such as dengue, zika and yellow fever.

Published 622 days ago

10 pregnant women infected with Zika deliver healthy babies

Ten pregnant women from Pune who had earlier tested positive for the Zika virus infection have delivered healthy babies, bringing relief to their families and the health department. (REUTERS (PIC FOR REPRESENTATION))

Updated 642 days ago

Pune reports three fresh Zika virus cases

The fresh cases include a 19-year-old woman from Paud Phata, a 69-year-old man from Warje Naka and a 59-year-old man from Karve Nagar. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

Updated 649 days ago

Pune civic body to appoint 200 staff for infectious disease control

Dr Rajesh Dighe, PMC assistant health officer and head of vector-borne diseases programme, said that the proposal to hire 200 contractual staff for the insect control department was pending since last three years. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

Updated 655 days ago

Sept saw spike in malaria, dengue cases: BMC monsoon report

Sept saw spike in malaria, dengue cases: BMC monsoon report

Updated 657 days ago

Pune witness decline in Zika infections; rise of chikungunya, dengue cases

PMC health officials have witnessed a declining trend in new Zika virus infections in the city, however, the number of dengue and chikungunya cases are on the rise. (AP (PIC FOR REPRESENTATION))

Updated 658 days ago

Spike in vector-borne disease cases despite intensified surveillance

This year, the PMC Health Department has reported as many as 100 cases of Zika virus, 251 cases of Dengue and 225 cases of chikungunya respectively. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)

Updated 668 days ago

ICMR ties up with IIL to develop jab against Zika virus

Zika is mostly a mosquito-borne viral infection transmitted by Aedes mosquitoes. It can also be transmitted to foetus during pregnancy, through sexual contact, blood transfusion and organ transplantation. (AP)

Updated 675 days ago

PMC comes up with a new SOP to counter vector-borne disease

IEC programs, morning rallies, and training sessions on identifying mosquito breeding sites will be organised in schools in outbreak-prone areas. (HT PHOTO)

Updated 682 days ago

World Mosquito Day: What is the theme for 2024? Know date, history, significance

World Mosquito Day on August 20 raises awareness about mosquito-borne diseases.

Published 700 days ago

Erandwane, Dahanukar Colony hit hard as Zika cases surge to 75

Also, four suspected Zika virus deaths have been reported in the city, one each in Baner, Kharadi, Warje and Kothrud. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)

Updated 709 days ago

73 Zika virus cases reported in Pune since June. Symptoms, prevention and more

73 cases of Zika virus have been reported in Pune in the monsoon period, find out more about its symptoms and how to prevent it. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

Published 712 days ago

Zika virus cases rise in Pune! Here's all you need to know about its symptoms

The Zika virus is caused by the Aedes mosquito

Updated 713 days ago

Protecting against Zika virus: Zika vs dengue tips for mosquito bite prevention

Protecting against Zika virus: Zika vs dengue diagnosis challenges and tips for mosquito bite prevention

Published 716 days ago

Pune reports two suspected Zika deaths

Pune Municipal Corporation has reported death of two Zika virus-infected patients. The samples of the patients, received on Thursday after their death, tested positive for the infection. (REUTERS (PIC FOR REPRESENTATION))

Updated 718 days ago

Pune health experts detect Zika virus in mosquito pools, larvae samples

Two fresh cases of Zika virus were reported on Wednesday in Pune. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

Updated 719 days ago

NCDC experts direct PMC to continue surveillance for Zika virus

Following the surge in cases, the two-member team of NCDC experts are on a visit to Pune. (HT PHOTO)

Updated 723 days ago

Three test positive for Zika virus, including two pregnant women from Kothrud

The PMC on Wednesday sent samples of as many as 56 suspected patients which include samples of 49 suspected pregnant women. (HT PHOTO)

Updated 726 days ago

Maharashtra reports, highest ever 28 cases of Zika virus this year

The man from Lohegaon also complained of symptoms such as fever, rash and body ache and his samples were sent to NIV on July 7. (HT PHOTO)

Updated 733 days ago

Zika virus transmission in Pune’s Sukhsagarnagar area; one more test positive

The civic body has reported active Zika virus transmission in eight wards — Karve Nagar-Warje, Hadapsar, Kothrud-Bavdhan, Aundh-Baner, Sinhagad Road, Ahmednagar Road, Kondhwa-Yewalewadi and Yerawada. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

Updated 737 days ago

10 cases of dengue, chikungunya reported in a week in Pune

Dengue is a mosquito-borne viral infection transmitted through Aedes mosquitoes. It causes flu-like symptoms, including high fever, severe headaches, joint and muscle pain, skin rash, and bleeding. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

Updated 737 days ago

Experts focus on reducing viraemia to counter Zika threat in Pune

Zika virus is primarily transmitted through the bite of an infected Aedes mosquito and Aedes Albopictus, known to transmit infections like dengue and chikungunya. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

Updated 738 days ago

Only 5% expecting mothers in Zika virus-affected areas tested by Pune civic body

In a letter sent to PMC health officer dated July 11, joint director of health services Dr Radhakishan Pawar – who is also in charge of vector-borne diseases in Maharashtra – has directed that all expecting mothers living within five kilometres of Zika-affected areas be tested for Zika virus infection. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

Updated 739 days ago

Neurological impact of Zika virus: Here's what we need to know

Transmitted by the Aedes mosquito, Zika virus has become a pressing health concern in recent times.

Published 741 days ago

Two more expecting moms and teen contract Zika

The Zika virus is transmitted through the bite of an infected Aedes mosquito, known to transmit infections like dengue and chikungunya. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)

Updated 741 days ago

Two more test positive for Zika virus infection; cases stand at 11 in Pune

The Zika virus is transmitted through the bite of an infected Aedes mosquito, known to transmit infections like dengue and chikungunya. A majority of those infected with Zika either remain asymptomatic (up to 80%) or show mild symptoms of fever, rash, conjunctivitis, body aches, and joint pains. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

Updated 743 days ago

Pune civic body functioning without entomologist for 8 years

The insect control department of PMC has two posts of entomologist as biologist and fever inspector, which have been vacant for over seven years now. (HT PHOTO)

Updated 744 days ago

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