Cases of dengue are being reported from Delhi, Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Odisha and a number of other places. Delhi has taken the biggest hit so far, and is witnessing the worst outbreak in five years, with more than 2000 recorded cases and over 25 deaths.
9-Year-Old Girl Dies From Dengue in Delhi, Family Alleges Ill-Treatment
A nine-year-old girl is the latest victim of dengue in the national capital. She died at the Fortis Hospital in Vasant Kunj after being diagnosed with dengue on September 24. Nishtha Taneja's family alleges, like many other children before her this season, she is also a victim of ill-treatment at a Delhi hospital.
Delhi High Court directs AAP government to give details regarding funds released to civic bodies for malaria and dengue control programmes: Press Trust of India
Dengue crisis: Delhi government asks civic bodies to update them on a daily basis
Delhi High Court seeks response from Centre, Delhi government, civic bodies on steps taken to contain dengue outbreak.
When Should You Consider Hospitalisation For Dengue
Doctors say most dengue cases can be managed in the outpatient departments of hospitals and only the most severe cases need hospitalisation.The World Health Organisation or WHO has released an advisory on the symptoms in patients that should lead to hospitalisation.
From Delhi's Health Minister
Dengue Outbreak: Precautions for Children
The death of two children from dengue who were allegedly denied treatment by top hospitals has jolted the Delhi government into action as the city faces the worst dengue crisis in five years. Doctors say parents need to take extra care as children are more vulnerable.
The Dengue Crisis: Dos and Don'ts
Dengue is a largely preventable and manageable disease, doctors say, but precautions need to be taken to stay safe at a time when Delhi is undergoing its worst dengue crisis in five years.
10-Point Guideline on Dengue from Doctors
As Delhi battles its worst dengue crisis in five years with at least 11 deaths and more than 1,900 cases reported so far, the Indian Medical Association, a body of doctors in India, has sent out guidelines for citizens.