chikungunya

Chikungunya, malaria cases at five-year high in Delhi

October 07, 2025 4:21 am

While 14 new cases of chikungunya were reported last week, 60 new malaria cases were registered over the same period

Global study projects 51 lakh in India could be at risk of chikungunya every year in long-term

October 03, 2025 7:21 pm

Malaria, chikungunya cases rise; dengue, gastro see dip: BMC report

September 16, 2025 11:02 pm

Public health advisories emphasised removing stagnant water and ensuring hygiene to curb further infections during the remainder of the monsoon

Malaria, Chikungunya cases recorded in Delhi till mid-September hit highest in 5 years

September 16, 2025 3:33 am

The post-rainfall period typically sees a spike in VBD (Vector-Borne Diseases) transmission, officials noted

Amid monsoon, cases of malaria, chikungunya on rise in Mumbai; BMC advises caution

August 19, 2025 5:46 pm

While hospitalisations remain under control and mortality rates are low, BMC officials have advised vigilance due to the severe joint pain associated with chikungunya and the overall impact of malaria on daily life.

'Blood samples taken in middle of night': China’s Chikungunya fight sparks outcry over privacy rights

August 08, 2025 10:38 pm

"This isn’t disease control. This is a violation of basic rights. If this can happen to children while their parent is working, who is safe?" one user wrote on Weibo.

Chikungunya surge in Mumbai: Here’s why you should avoid self-medication

August 07, 2025 1:01 pm

Fever and joint pain are addressed with antipyretics and analgesics, drinking plenty of fluids and general rest

China reports over 7,000 Chikungunya cases, US CDC issues travel warning: Know what is Chikungunya, its symptoms

August 06, 2025 9:14 am

Chinese health officials have said that the worst affected city in the Guangdong province is the southern city of Foshan with most cases.

Over 130 dengue and chikungunya cases till April, Pune steps up vigil ahead of monsoon

May 15, 2025 3:01 pm

With National Dengue Day observed on May 16, Pune officials have given instructions to screen people with symptoms at primary health centres and to send blood samples for lab investigations.

Mumbai records highest number of Chikungunya cases in 3 years

November 22, 2024 10:56 pm

Data from BMC showed that in 2022, only 18 cases were reported, which rose sharply to 250 in 2023. However, 2024 has seen an even larger spike, with 578 cases reported by October.