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Delhi govt instructs departments to prevent spreading of dengue, malaria
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
Delhi Health Minister Saurabh Bhardwaj on Friday said that all concerned departments have been instructed to prevent the accumulation of water in their respective jurisdictions to prevent the risk of dengue, chikungunya, and malaria amid the monsoon season.
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Effective malaria control initiatives underway by NVBDCP in Tripura
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
The National Vector Borne Disease Control Programme (NVBDCP) is intensifying efforts to combat vector-borne diseases such as malaria, dengue, chikungunya, Japanese encephalitis, and lymphatic filariasis across rural regions. Utilising a robust network of health sub-centres and ASHA workers,
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Uttarakhand Health Department issues guidelines to prevent dengue and chik
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
Taking note of the dengue and chikungunya patients in the state, the Uttarakhand health department has issued guidelines to all the districts for their prevention and treatment. Guidelines of 20 important points have been issued to the District Magistrates and CMOs.
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Vaccine Partner Valneva receives FDA approval for the World's first chikun
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
Nottingham [England], November 22: The FDA on 10th November 2023 announced the approval of IXCHIQ®, Valneva's vaccine against the chikungunya virus. Notably, this is the first vaccine against the mosquito-borne disease to have been granted marketing approval by the FDA.
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UP: CM Yogi reviews situation of communicable diseases, gives guidelines
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
"Every year in April, July and October, a special campaign is conducted with inter-departmental coordination for effective control of communicable diseases. The new phase of the campaign is scheduled to start in October this year. Along with government efforts, public participation is also i
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Dengue cases in Delhi rise to 105 last week, total 348 cases reported so f
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
In the aftermath of recent heavy monsoon floods that inundated parts of Delhi, health officials are grappling with a significant surge in dengue cases.
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Delhi Mayor instructs sanitation department to minimize possibility of inf
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
Talking to the reporters, Shelly said, "We are here today to inspect the hospitals. As there is the flood-water everywhere, there is a possibility of diseases like dengue, chikungunya and malaria. So, instructions have been issued to the sanitation department to carry out a cleanliness drive
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Mansukh Mandaviya reviews preparedness of states, UTs for prevention and c
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
Underscoring the importance of advance preparedness and joint efforts, the Union Health Minister stated, "We effectively reduce the disease burden with proactive preparation anticipating the health requirements and making adequate provisions for them ahead of time."
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Dengue on rise in Delhi; 2 deaths reported
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
A total of 4,361 cases have been reported in Delhi this year and seven deaths have been reported.
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Delhi reports 262 Dengue cases in December first week
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
Delhi reported 262 cases of Dengue in the past week, according to data from the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD).
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Researchers find potential drug for emerging Chikungunya virus
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
Oregon Health & Science University researchers and partners are developing what could become the first-ever treatment against the debilitating joint pain that can last months or years after becoming infected with the emerging Chikungunya virus.
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New Delhi: Dengue cases are on rise, 272 reported last week
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
Dengue cases are on the rise in New Delhi, 272 cases were reported last week.
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