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How Maharashtra's Gadchiroli is turning 'pujaris' into allies in the fight against malaria

March 29, 2026 3:14 pm

In the state's most malaria-prone district, where faith healers are the first point of care, the government is now bringing pujaris into the public health system — one referral at a time.

Gadchiroli doctor couple gets prestigious award for work on cerebral malaria

February 24, 2026 8:44 am

Dr Baral honoured for health system strengthening in Nepal.

World Health Summit: Need to reduce reliance on external aid for global health, says German Minister

October 14, 2025 12:14 am

Crisis or catalyst for change: Experts say need for reset in global health

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

Breather for Mumbai as city sees a decline in Malaria, other monsoon-related diseases last month

October 01, 2025 11:05 pm

BMC officials said, “Between August and September 2025, cases of malaria and chikungunya declined, consistent with trends observed last year.” Residents are advised to remove stagnant water, maintain hygiene, and seek prompt medical attention for any fever symptoms to prevent infections during the monsoon.

In malaria-dengue season, MCD staff who check mosquito-breeding go on strike

September 29, 2025 5:39 pm

Delhi is seeing the highest incidence of vector-borne diseases in several years. Workers say they get no leave, and want permanent jobs with the civic body

BMC reports rise in malaria, dengue and chikungunya cases in August

September 02, 2025 8:18 pm

In August, the BMC conducted house-to-house fever surveys covering over 10.6 lakh houses and 50.2 lakh individuals.

Over 50 dengue cases in Gurgaon and Faridabad this year

August 24, 2025 8:31 am

For malaria in Gurgaon, the bulletin reports eight cases till date in 2025, with none detected on Saturday. This is compared to 13 cases in 2024 and zero in both 2023 and 2022.

Kolkata Municipal Corporation sounds alarm on dengue, malaria amid monsoon, cautions Durga Puja organisers

August 22, 2025 4:28 pm

Official data shows a sharp increase in dengue cases compared to last year.

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.

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