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As Dengue Cases Rise, Delhi Hospitals Told To Keep Beds Reserved
The Delhi Government has asked all the hospitals to reserve 10-15% of their hospital beds for vector borne diseases (VBD) patients, taking cognizance of the current situation with dengue cases, especially dengue, in the national capital.
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Delhi Civic Body Prepares For Dengue, Starts Curbing Mosquito Breeding
With a spurt in dengue cases in the city, civic authorities have stepped up their efforts ranging from checking mosquito breeding to fogging and spray of anti-larval chemicals to control the spread of the vector borne diseases.
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World Malaria Day: Know The Important Causes, Symptoms & Prevention Tips
World Malaria Day 2022: In order to raise awareness about this vector borne disease, the day is celebrated as World Malaria Day on April 25 every year.
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Elimination Of Lymphatic Filariasis: Here's How Karnataka Health Officials Are Ensuring Lymphatic Filariasis Doesn't Spread
Appealing to the people to consume drugs, Dr. Ramesh K Kaulgud, Joint Director, Directorate of National Vector Borne Disease Control Programme (NVBDCP), says that Kalaburgi and Bidar districts have recorded around 7,078 and 3,424 cases of lymphedema and 405 and 346 cases of hydrocele.
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Health Minister Harsh Vardhan Reviews Plan To Fight Dengue, Malaria In Delhi
Health Minister Harsh Vardhan on Tuesday held a review meeting with Delhi government officials and the city's municipal corporations over the preparedness to check vector-borne diseases in the national capital.
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Mosquito-Borne Diseases Set To Flourish As Climate Gets Warmer
Spurred on by climate change, international travel, and trade, vector-borne disease outbreaks are set to increase across much of Europe over the next few decades -- and not just in the temperate countries around the Mediterranean.
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Delhi Reports 551 Dengue Cases So Far In November
As many as 271 cases of dengue were reported in the national capital in the week ended November 17, taking the total to 551 so far in November, a municipal report showed yesterday.The national capital had witnessed 1,114 dengue cases in October.
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22 Cases Of Dengue, 21 Of Malaria Reported In Delhi
Seven fresh cases of dengue have been reported in the last week, taking the total number of people affected by the vector-borne disease in the national capital this season to 22, according to the latest municipal report released today.
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Dengue Killed 226 People In India This Year, Most Died In Tamil Nadu
Dengue, a mosquito-borne tropical disease, killed more than 200 people with Tamil Nadu reporting the maximum number cases, while over 60,000 people were affected by Chikungunya in India this year, official data showed.
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Over 1000 Dengue Cases in Delhi: These Plants Can Help Battle Vector-Borne Diseases
Vector-borne diseases are reported between mid-July and November end.
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Nadda Holds High-Level Meet To Take Stock Of Vector Borne Diseases
Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare JP Nadda on Wednesday held a high level meeting to review the preventive measures and programmes underway to control vector borne diseases including dengue, malaria and chikungunya.
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Allowing Mosquitoes To Breed Akin To Culpable Homicide: Delhi High Court
Allowing mosquitoes to breed leading to the spread of vector borne diseases like dengue is equivalent to penal offences like culpable homicide and rash driving, the Delhi High Court today told the three municipal corporations in Delhi and said "heads must roll" for this.
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Dengue Deaths Touch 100 in Lucknow, More People Test Positive
The death toll from dengue has crossed the 100 mark here and still the vector borne disease shows no signs of relenting in Uttar Pradesh.
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With 10,683 Cases, 2015 Dengue Outbreak Worst in last 20 Years
The number of dengue cases in Delhi has mounted to a staggering 10,683, making it the worst outbreak of the vector-borne disease in the national capital since 1996.
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Mumbai: WHO launches campaign against vector borne diseases
The World Health Organisation or WHO has launched a campaign against vector-borne diseases in India. The 'Small Bite: Big Threat' campaign is aimed at raising awareness about the threat from diseases like Dengue, Malaria, Chikungunya, Lymphatic Filiariasis, Kala-Azar and Japanese Encephalitis.
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As Dengue Cases Rise, Delhi Hospitals Told To Keep Beds Reserved
The Delhi Government has asked all the hospitals to reserve 10-15% of their hospital beds for vector borne diseases (VBD) patients, taking cognizance of the current situation with dengue cases, especially dengue, in the national capital.
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Delhi Civic Body Prepares For Dengue, Starts Curbing Mosquito Breeding
With a spurt in dengue cases in the city, civic authorities have stepped up their efforts ranging from checking mosquito breeding to fogging and spray of anti-larval chemicals to control the spread of the vector borne diseases.
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World Malaria Day: Know The Important Causes, Symptoms & Prevention Tips
World Malaria Day 2022: In order to raise awareness about this vector borne disease, the day is celebrated as World Malaria Day on April 25 every year.
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Elimination Of Lymphatic Filariasis: Here's How Karnataka Health Officials Are Ensuring Lymphatic Filariasis Doesn't Spread
Appealing to the people to consume drugs, Dr. Ramesh K Kaulgud, Joint Director, Directorate of National Vector Borne Disease Control Programme (NVBDCP), says that Kalaburgi and Bidar districts have recorded around 7,078 and 3,424 cases of lymphedema and 405 and 346 cases of hydrocele.
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Health Minister Harsh Vardhan Reviews Plan To Fight Dengue, Malaria In Delhi
Health Minister Harsh Vardhan on Tuesday held a review meeting with Delhi government officials and the city's municipal corporations over the preparedness to check vector-borne diseases in the national capital.
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Mosquito-Borne Diseases Set To Flourish As Climate Gets Warmer
Spurred on by climate change, international travel, and trade, vector-borne disease outbreaks are set to increase across much of Europe over the next few decades -- and not just in the temperate countries around the Mediterranean.
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Delhi Reports 551 Dengue Cases So Far In November
As many as 271 cases of dengue were reported in the national capital in the week ended November 17, taking the total to 551 so far in November, a municipal report showed yesterday.The national capital had witnessed 1,114 dengue cases in October.
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22 Cases Of Dengue, 21 Of Malaria Reported In Delhi
Seven fresh cases of dengue have been reported in the last week, taking the total number of people affected by the vector-borne disease in the national capital this season to 22, according to the latest municipal report released today.
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Dengue Killed 226 People In India This Year, Most Died In Tamil Nadu
Dengue, a mosquito-borne tropical disease, killed more than 200 people with Tamil Nadu reporting the maximum number cases, while over 60,000 people were affected by Chikungunya in India this year, official data showed.
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Over 1000 Dengue Cases in Delhi: These Plants Can Help Battle Vector-Borne Diseases
Vector-borne diseases are reported between mid-July and November end.
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Nadda Holds High-Level Meet To Take Stock Of Vector Borne Diseases
Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare JP Nadda on Wednesday held a high level meeting to review the preventive measures and programmes underway to control vector borne diseases including dengue, malaria and chikungunya.
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Allowing Mosquitoes To Breed Akin To Culpable Homicide: Delhi High Court
Allowing mosquitoes to breed leading to the spread of vector borne diseases like dengue is equivalent to penal offences like culpable homicide and rash driving, the Delhi High Court today told the three municipal corporations in Delhi and said "heads must roll" for this.
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Dengue Deaths Touch 100 in Lucknow, More People Test Positive
The death toll from dengue has crossed the 100 mark here and still the vector borne disease shows no signs of relenting in Uttar Pradesh.
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With 10,683 Cases, 2015 Dengue Outbreak Worst in last 20 Years
The number of dengue cases in Delhi has mounted to a staggering 10,683, making it the worst outbreak of the vector-borne disease in the national capital since 1996.
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Mumbai: WHO launches campaign against vector borne diseases
The World Health Organisation or WHO has launched a campaign against vector-borne diseases in India. The 'Small Bite: Big Threat' campaign is aimed at raising awareness about the threat from diseases like Dengue, Malaria, Chikungunya, Lymphatic Filiariasis, Kala-Azar and Japanese Encephalitis.
