Karnataka government is not bothered: BJP leader BY Vijayendra on Dengue casesKarnataka Bharatiya Janata Party President BY Vijayendra has criticised the state government for not taking dengue cases seriously and plan...
11 Jul, 2024, 01.13 PM IST
In strife-torn Manipur, there are outbreaks of dengue, with 1338 dengue casesThis worrying development comes at a time when the hill state is struggling to get back to normalcy from the unprecedented ethnic strife th...
13 Oct, 2023, 10.23 PM IST
Health alert: After dengue, infamous 'seven-day fever' is spreading fast in Kolkata, warn doctorsKolkata is currently experiencing a resurgence of the "seven-day fever," a viral infection similar to dengue. Unlike previous outbreaks, th...
04 Sep, 2023, 02.29 PM IST
India reported 1.64 lakh dengue cases during 2021 against 2.05 lakh cases in 2019: Govt to Rajya SabhaMeanwhile, Dengue cases in Delhi this season has jumped to over 8,200, with more than 6,700 of those being recorded in November alone, as o...
30 Nov, 2021, 06.42 PM IST
Centre convenes high-level meeting on Serotype-2 dengue cases in 11 statesCabinet Secretary Rajiv Gauba chaired a high-level meet with representatives of states/UTs to also review and discussed the COVID-19 manage...
18 Sep, 2021, 08.09 PM IST
Centre asks states to analyse Covid situation, strengthen health infrastructureThe Health Secretary Rajesh highlighted the emerging challenge of Serotype-II Dengue in 11 states which is associated with more cases and c...
18 Sep, 2021, 05.05 PM IST
Antiviral drug 'Clevira' repurposed for treating mild to moderate COVID-19 patientsA clinical trial was conducted on 100 people in May-June last year and the results were "promising", the company said. The selected 100 par...
30 Apr, 2021, 05.19 PM IST
Ahead of assembly polls, AAP MLAs asked to highlight sopsThe Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has asked its MLAs and leaders to highlight the sops in the run-up to the assembly election due early next year.
30 Aug, 2019, 08.37 AM IST
Paracetamol, injections to cost as much as 35% lessInjections are more commonly used in cases of high fever from dengue and chikungunya. Government data till September 18 shows 78 people die...
27 Sep, 2016, 11.54 AM IST
Here’s all you need to know about dengueAccording to the WHO, there are about 390 mn cases of dengue fever worldwide, and of the total number of cases, 96 mn require medical treat...
01 Jun, 2016, 06.12 PM IST
ICGEB, Sun Pharma tie-up to develop novel dengue drugICGEB and Sun Pharma will develop the drug, known as Cipa, following a registration process that consists of trials and studies that meet b...
04 May, 2016, 06.19 PM IST
Indian scientists develop breakthrough dengue drugxperts are now gearing up for the next step, which is to hold clinical trials and toxicity studies before seeking permission from the Minis...
07 Mar, 2016, 05.08 PM IST
2 more die of dengue, LG Najeeb Jung for full scale operations to check outbreakTwo more persons succumbed to dengue in the national capital, taking the toll to 25, even as Lt Governor Najeeb Jung directed authorities t...
22 Sep, 2015, 09.38 PM IST
A look at strategies adopted by other countries to combat dengueWHO, together with national and Cambodia authorities, is testing a long-lasting insecticide treated netting cover for household water stora...
18 Sep, 2015, 10.24 AM IST
New way to prevent dengue fever foundDengue is a viral infection spread between humans by Aedes aegypti mosquitoes. Dengue causes flu-like symptoms, including intense headaches...
01 Apr, 2015, 06.36 PM IST
World's 1st dengue vaccine likely by 2015: SanofiCountry Head, Sanofi Pasteur, Stephan Barth, said dengue is a serious health concern in India, causing a significant but under-reported bur...
04 Nov, 2014, 08.44 PM IST
Monsoon brings relief to Kerala, fever outbreak causes concernOnset of monsoon over Kerala and Lakshadweep was declared by IMD yesterday, forecasting its further advance to bring good rains in the comi...
02 Jun, 2013, 12.59 PM IST