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Peru declares health emergency in 20 provinces as dengue cases soar

Peru declared a health emergency in most of its provinces on Monday due to a growing number of dengue cases that are occurring at a time of higher than usual temperatures caused by the El Nino weather pattern. According to the nation's health ministry, the number of dengue cases registered during the first seven weeks of this year is twice as high as during the same period in 2023 with more than 31,000 cases recorded. This is a grave problem, health minister Cesar Vasquez said last week, before the emergency was declared. And it is getting out of hand. The health emergency will enable the nation's government to transfer funds faster to the affected regions and also transport doctors and nurses. It will cover 20 of the country's 24 provinces, including regions that surround the capital city of Lima. A dengue epidemic last year put Peru's public health system under strain as thousands sought care in emergency rooms. The disease is spread by Aedys Egypti, a mosquito that reproduces

India witnesses decline in vector-borne tropical diseases in last 2 years

NCVBDC numbers reveal a downward trend in these diseases over the past few years, indicating successful control efforts

PILs seeking data on dengue to be treated as 'representation': Delhi HC

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday asked the city authorities to treat as representation a public interest litigation seeking "accurate" data with respect to the spread of dengue this year. The Delhi government standing counsel, at the outset, told a bench headed by Chief Justice Satish Chandra Sharma that filing a petition before the court cannot replace the procedure provided for under the Right to Information Act but assured that the authorities will deal with the plea as a representation. Counsel Santosh Kumar Tripathi said the disease spread this year because of the floods, and the petitioner should not have approached the court directly without seeking the information from the government authorities first. The bench, also comprising Justice Sanjeev Narula, observed that "everyone has the right to know" and asked the authorities to consider the PIL as a representation, as suggested. In view of the stand taken by the government, the court said no further orders were required to

Death toll in Bangladesh's dengue outbreak crosses 1,000, shows data

The deaths reported are nearly four times more than in the whole of last year

GIS, remote sensing key to battling vector-borne diseases, say experts

Mapping flooded areas and stormwater drain networks using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and remote sensing technology can assist in preventing vector-borne diseases such as dengue and malaria, which surge during the monsoon every year, say experts. Flooding can create conditions favourable for mosquito breeding, particularly the Aedes mosquitoes responsible for transmitting the dengue virus. While authorities increase measures to control disease spread during the monsoon, experts believe a robust model identifying potential hotspots can enable timely intervention and reduce dengue transmission risks in flood-prone areas. "Periodic observation of flooded areas and stormwater drains using remote sensing and GIS could help trace vulnerable population hotspots prone to vector-borne diseases during the monsoon and requiring intervention," said Murali Krishna Iyyanki, geospatial expert and former director of research and development at Hyderabad's Jawaharlal Nehru Technological ...

Dengue fatalities in B'desh cross 800 after 14 deaths reported on Saturday

As many as 2,598 more patients were hospitalised with dengue fever this year, added DGHS, according to Dhaka Tribune

Karnataka CM asks officials to take measures as dengue cases cross 7,000

Amid a surge in dengue cases in Karnataka, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday said he has instructed officials to take all necessary precautionary measures to prevent spread of the vector borne disease and urged the people to give utmost priority to cleanliness in their neighbourhoods. In a facebook post on his official page, he said more than 7,000 dengue cases have been reported across the state in the last few days, out of which more than 4,000 cases were from Bengaluru city alone. "Spoke to concerned department officials about the rapid spread of dengue, instructed them to take all necessary precautionary measures. In Bengaluru city limits, effective measures are being followed for mosquito control including spraying of medicines, identifying places where water is stored and cleaning them," Siddaramaiah said. "I request the public to give priority to cleanliness around the house and be careful about mosquito bites. Don't be afraid of dengue, be aware," the chief minister ...

Global dengue coalition to deliver treatment within 5 yrs: Lancet comment

A coalition of institutions from dengue-endemic countries aims to deliver a new treatment for dengue from repurposed drugs and combinations within 5 years, according to a comment published in The Lancet Global Health journal. The mission of the alliance, The Dengue Alliance, is to accelerate research and development and deliver dengue therapeutics through an inclusive partnership, it said. "An integrated approach that comprises vector control, use of safe and effective vaccines, and an effective treatment is needed to face the growing challenges of dengue infection," the alliance formed by the Drugs for Neglected Diseases initiative (DNDi), Switzerland, said in its comment. The DNDi, founded in 2003, is an international, not-for-profit research and development organisation developing new affordable and patient-friendly treatments for neglected tropical diseases. The Dengue Alliance, launched in 2022, is co-created, co-owned, and co-funded by dengue-endemic countries, and includes t

Dengue outbreak in Bangladesh: Over 60,000 cases recorded in August

Dengue cases are not likely to ebb anytime soon, the report noted, adding that in August alone, the country witnessed more deaths than the overall toll recorded last year

Bangladesh reports 11 more deaths due to dengue, total tally at 398

A total of 9,733 dengue patients, including 4,335 in Dhaka, are undergoing treatment at hospitals across the country. So far, 75,280 people have recovered from dengue

Delhi CM calls meeting with minister, mayor over escalating dengue cases

The meeting aims to devise a comprehensive strategy to combat the escalating dengue cases that have gripped the city in recent weeks

National Dengue Day 2023: Importance, everything you need to Know

Dengue is still one of the most common vector-borne diseases in India. In this manner, is it essential to be aware of the preventative measures that individuals should take to battle the illness

Delhi recorded 4,469 dengue cases; 9 deaths due to dengue in 2022: MCD

According to the data, in the last week of December, 108 dengue cases were reported till December 31

Takeda's dengue vaccine QDENGA gets EU's authorisation use approval

The vaccine, branded QDENGA, is designed for use those aged 4 and older to prevent any of the four so-called serotypes of dengue.

16 dengue deaths, 9559 cases in Punjab this year, says health minister

Punjab has reported 16 dengue deaths and 9,559 cases so far this year, Health Minister Chetan Singh Jouramajra said on Wednesday. Jouramajra, who is currently campaigning in Gujarat for the Aam Aadmi Party, took stock of the situation on vector-borne diseases in a meeting with health officials by videoconference. There have been 9,559 cases of dengue and the state has 1,206 active patients, out of which 193 patients are admitted in hospitals, according to an official statement. Sixteen persons died due to dengue so far in comparison to 55 fatalities last year, it said. The patients who are at their homes are being monitored on a daily basis by the rapid response teams of the health department, Jouramajra said. The minister directed the health officials to coordinate with the local government and rural development departments to step up fogging activities. He stressed on the need to create awareness regarding prevention of dengue and urged people to follow the health department's

Dengue infection tally rises to over 2,700 in Delhi, says civic report

Nearly 600 dengue cases have been reported in the national capital in the first two weeks of November, taking the infection tally of the vector-borne disease to more than 2,700 so far this year, according to a civic report issued on Monday. In October, 1,238 cases were logged. The dengue infection tally stood at 2,470 till November 4, and 291 more cases have been recorded since then till November 11. The city has also recorded 212 cases of malaria and 43 cases of chikungunya this year, according to the report released by the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD). Of the total 2,761 reported cases, 693 were logged in September. In 2017, the city had logged 4,375 cases in the January 1-November 11 period, the report stated. No death has been reported so far this year due to the disease while in 2021, dengue had claimed 23 lives, the report said. In 2015, the city had witnessed a massive dengue outbreak, with the number of cases crossing 10,600 in October. It was Delhi's worst dengu

Spike in dengue cases across Uttar Pradesh, CM Adityanath takes stock

As per the notification issued on Saturday, the administration and schools' management team have been instructed to follow the advisory issued by the department

Assam reports 70 new dengue cases, tally 796; Karbi Anglong worst-hit

Seventy new dengue cases were detected in Assam, taking the tally to 796, according to data issued on Saturday. Karbi Anglong continued to be the worst- hit as the district reported 55 new cases, said the National Health Mission, Assam. Eight new cases were reported in Kamrup Metropolitan, while Bongaigaon and Jorhat accounted for two each. Cachar, Dima Hasao and Tinsukia reported one case each. The state has been witnessing a surge in dengue cases since November 1.

Dengue cases rise in UP's Gorakhpur; 194 infections reported so far

People are being told to clear water from coolers, broken utensils, unused tyres and so on

Dengue infection tally rises to over 2,400 in Delhi, says civic report

Nearly 300 cases of dengue have been reported in the national capital in the first four days of November, taking the infection tally of the vector-borne disease to more than 2,400 so far this year, according to a civic report issued on Monday. In the month of October, a whopping 1,238 cases were logged. The dengue infection tally had stood at 2,175 till October 26, and 295 cases have been recorded this month till November 4. The city has also recorded 207 cases of malaria and 41 cases of chikungunya this year, according to the report released by the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD). Of the total reported cases, 693 surfaced in September. In 2017, the city had logged 4,188 cases in the January 1-November 4 period, the report stated. No death has been reported so far this year due to the disease while in 2021, dengue had claimed 23 lives, the report said. In 2015, the city had witnessed a massive dengue outbreak, with the number of cases crossing 10,600 in October. It was Delh