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Karnataka government to distribute mosquito nets in slums, villages

Apart from the distribution of free mosquito nets, the chief minister has instructed chief health officers (CHOs) to reserve 10 beds each in district and taluk hospital exclusively to treat dengue patients, besides forming a district-level task force jointly headed by deputy commissioners (DCs), ZP CEOs and CHOs to monitor the situation.

10 July 2024, 01:09 IST

Karnataka government to distribute mosquito nets in slums, villages

10 July 2024, 01:09 IST

West Nile fever in Kerala: Health officials on high alert in Mysuru

The officials have intensified vigilance on the Karnataka-Kerala border at Bawali checkpost of H D Kote taluk.

15 May 2024, 22:48 IST

West Nile fever in Kerala: Health officials on high alert in Mysuru

15 May 2024, 22:48 IST

Biotech company bets on genetically modified mosquitoes to fight dengue in Brazil

The country is dealing with a massive outbreak of dengue fever in the early months of 2024 fueled by its hot rainy season.

28 February 2024, 15:59 IST

Biotech company bets on genetically modified mosquitoes to fight dengue in Brazil

28 February 2024, 15:59 IST

First chikungunya vaccine, Ixchiq, approved by US FDA

The effectiveness of the vaccine was determined through a clinical study in individuals 18 years of age and older in the US, the agency's statement said.

10 November 2023, 13:27 IST

First chikungunya vaccine, Ixchiq, approved by US FDA

10 November 2023, 13:27 IST

Buzz off!

It’s best to apply mosquito repellent on yourself whenever you need to go out. Avoid going to areas where there are a lot of trees and greenery, especially in places where you plan to be seated for a while.

29 September 2023, 17:23 IST

Buzz off!

29 September 2023, 17:23 IST

Mosquitoes are a growing public health threat, reversing years of progress

Less than a decade ago, it was the humans who appeared to have gained the clear edge in the fight — more than a century old — against the mosquito. But over the past few years, that progress has not only stalled, it has reversed.

29 September 2023, 15:01 IST

Mosquitoes are a growing public health threat, reversing years of progress

29 September 2023, 15:01 IST

Doctor dies of dengue at Kolkata hospital

Doctor Debodyuti Chattopadhyay, an opthalmologist, breathed his last in the early hours due to dengue hemorrhage shock syndrome, an official said.

15 September 2023, 10:48 IST

Doctor dies of dengue at Kolkata hospital

15 September 2023, 10:48 IST

Delhi: ‘Severe’ Type-2 strain found in dengue samples

A total of 187 dengue cases have been reported in the national capital this year till July 22 -- the highest for the period since 2018.

28 July 2023, 11:16 IST

Genome sequencing of 20 dengue-positive samples done, 19 had severe strain type-2: Delhi minister

Delhi: ‘Severe’ Type-2 strain found in dengue samples

28 July 2023, 11:16 IST

Failed attempts to murder

This year, the summer has arrived in Mumbai rather early, but curiously, mosquitoes have not found it inhospitable. They are thriving.

10 July 2023, 21:00 IST

Failed attempts to murder

10 July 2023, 21:00 IST

Breeding of mosquito larvae found in 226 schools: MCD

The MCD carried out the drive at schools and educational institutions to make their premises free of mosquito breeding.

28 June 2023, 01:19 IST

Breeding of mosquito larvae found on premises of 226 schools: MCD

Breeding of mosquito larvae found in 226 schools: MCD

28 June 2023, 01:19 IST