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.
Sep 27, 2015 00:50 (IST)
Municipal Corporations Welcome Audit on Dengue Preparedness in Delhi All the three BJP-ruled municipal corporations have welcomed the decision of the Comptroller and Audit General (CAG) to hold an audit of the preparedness of Aam Aadmi Party led Delhi government and the local bodies to deal with dengue crisis in the city.
Sep 27, 2015 00:48 (IST)
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
As Dengue Crisis Worsens, This is What Yoga Guru Ramdev is Recommending Claiming that ayurvedic products can increase the platelet count in dengue patients faster than allopathic medicines, yoga guru Ramdev advocated the use of medicines like 'giloy' and 'aloe vera' to counter the mosquito-borne disease.
As Delhi grapples with the worst outbreak of dengue in five years, hospitals are groaning under shortage of beds and doctors complaining of being overworked.
Delhi High Court seeks response from Centre, Delhi government, civic bodies on steps taken to contain dengue outbreak.
Sep 16, 2015 17:58 (IST)
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.