Zika virus

Zika virus case detected in Gujarat, patient discharged after treatment

While the report confirming that the man was infected with the Zika virus came four days ago, he was sent home from the hospital a week ago after full recovery, said the Gujarat Health Department in a statement.

07 November 2024, 12:56 IST

Zika virus case detected in Gujarat, patient discharged after treatment

07 November 2024, 12:56 IST

Karnataka Health Department confirms death of Shivamogga man due to Zika virus

He was suffering from a fever since June 19 and he was admitted to a private hospital in the city initially.

21 August 2024, 00:15 IST

Karnataka Health Department confirms death of Shivamogga man due to Zika virus

21 August 2024, 00:15 IST

Travellers to be screened for mpox in Karnataka: Dinesh Gundu Rao

'We have not received any specific directions from the Centre yet as they believe we do not have a high risk for an outbreak. We will sensitise our officials about the symptoms of mpox , what they must do if a case is reported and take all necessary preventive measures,' he said.

19 August 2024, 16:17 IST

Travellers to be screened for mpox in Karnataka: Dinesh Gundu Rao

19 August 2024, 16:17 IST

Six Zika virus cases detected this month in Bengaluru

While the symptoms are very similar to viral fever, Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao noted that the infections are not life threatening.

18 August 2024, 13:36 IST

Six Zika virus cases detected this month in Bengaluru

18 August 2024, 13:36 IST

Zika virus testing can now be done at AIIMS Rajkot; results to be available in 24 hours

After the centre for Zika virus testing at AIIMS Rajkot becomes operational, results of samples of suspected cases will be known within 24 hours. When samples from Gujarat were sent to the Pune-based NIV, it took from one week to up to a month for confirmation.

31 July 2024, 13:22 IST

Zika virus testing can now be done at AIIMS Rajkot; results to be available in 24 hours

31 July 2024, 13:22 IST

13 cases of Zika virus infection reported till July 22 this year: Anupriya Patel

The Centre has formulated an 'Action Plan for managing Zika Virus Disease,' Patel said in a written reply.

30 July 2024, 12:55 IST

13 cases of Zika virus infection reported till July 22 this year: Anupriya Patel

30 July 2024, 12:55 IST

Zika Outbreak | Put spotlight on inclusion and care of children with disabilities

Public messages during the Zika virus outbreak should be accompanied by messages that highlight the care and inclusion of children with disabilities.

08 July 2024, 05:41 IST

Zika Outbreak | Put spotlight on inclusion and care of children with disabilities

08 July 2024, 05:41 IST

Zika cases in Maharashtra: Centre asks states to maintain vigil, focus on screening pregnant women

The Centre also asked health facilities to identify a nodal officer to monitor and to keep the premises free of Aedes mosquito infestation.

03 July 2024, 11:00 IST

Zika cases in Maharashtra: Centre asks states to maintain vigil, focus on screening pregnant women

03 July 2024, 11:00 IST

Woman detected with Zika virus infection in Pune; number of cases rises to 7

The city had on Monday reported six cases of the infection, and two of the patients were pregnant women.

01 July 2024, 18:36 IST

Woman detected with Zika virus infection in Pune; number of cases rises to 7

01 July 2024, 18:36 IST

Pune doctor, his teenage daughter test positive for Zika virus infection

The man recently developed symptoms like fever and rashes, following which he was admitted to a private hospital. The medical facility sent his blood samples to the city-based National Institute of Virology (NIV) for analysis.

26 June 2024, 09:27 IST

Pune doctor, his teenage daughter test positive for Zika virus infection

26 June 2024, 09:27 IST