Dengue: Heavy rains during July 2023 led to outbreaks across India

Down To Earth analysis suggests climate factors to have contributed to vector-borne disease outbreaks 

Zika, the mystery fever, now grips India

In 2016, authorities had negated the possibility of this virus transmission in the country

Unused funds, understaffed civic agencies cause spurt in vector-borne diseases

In 2015-16, only 42 per cent of the Rs 620 crore allocated for prevention of vector-borne diseases was spent

Why don’t we wipe mosquitoes off the face of the Earth?

They spread disease and misery and account for millions of deaths every year. There's not a lot to be said for mosquitoes

31 persons die of dengue in Maharashtra cities

Mumbai is worst-hit city; health department and administration fail to curb disease spread

Eight die of complicated form of dengue in Karnataka

Symptoms include low blood pressure, circulatory collapse and multiple organ failure

As told to Parliament (December 3, 2021): Diabetes prevalence to grow almost 70% by 2045

All that was discussed in the House through the day

Understanding mosquitoes can help us find better ways to kill them

Mosquitoes have developed complex adaptions to locate their favorite food sources

Mosquito mayhem

Protein that helps dengue, Japanese Encephalitis viruses multiply identified

This protein replicates inside human body by inhibiting anti-viral cytokines, finds study

What impact does climate change have on your health?

Heat-related deaths increased by 68 per cent between 2000–2004 and 2017–2021

Finally, antiviral drug for dengue in the offing

World’s first botanical drug against dengue is in the final stage of development at the Delhi-based International Centre for Genetic …

New mosquito threats shift risks from our swamps to our suburbs

Mosquito bites are important routes of transmission of Zika and other viruses but when it comes to spreading these pathogens, not all mosquitoes …

Deadly mosquito bites

As Delhi and other parts of the country battle the surge in dengue cases, here is a look at how vector-borne diseases have been spreading their …

Misdirected drive

Even as the Municipal Corporation of Delhi is taking strict measures to prevent mosquito breeding, experts feel the onus is more on the …

Twice bitten, not yet shy

The gross mismanagement of our city’s environment is making us sick

Vectors go on a rampage

Despite large funds released by the Centre, India struggles to control diseases

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Panic in Odisha’s Rayagada district over 30 chikungunya cases

Villagers storing potable water in plastic barrels without cover due to shortage of water, claims official

Will this be the fourth consecutive warm winter?

Longer monsoon spell, warm winter lengthen mosquito-borne disease outbreaks across India

Bihar braces for dengue outbreak after floods, cases cross 1,100 mark

Patna is worst hit as several areas are still water logged and serve as breeding grounds for mosquitoes

Dengue risk: notices sent to President's estate, hospitals over mosquito breeding

New Delhi Municipal Council has so far issued 3,337 notices and 146 challans this season

Zika, dengue, yellow fever: what are flaviviruses?

The Aedes aegypti mosquitoes responsible for spreading Zika and yellow fever have been shown to be able to adapt in high-density urban areas

Chad’s first dengue fever outbreak: What you should know

Chad doesn’t have necessary public health preparedness and response capacities, so the risk is high

Over production of enzyme triggers dengue