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Heat challenge over, India's largest animal shelter in Delhi prepares for dengue and other vector-borne diseases as monsoon sets in

July 01, 2024 11:22 am

Sanjay Gandhi Animal Care Centre in Delhi accommodates at least 3,500 animals, including 2,000 dogs and 600 birds.

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has recorded 415 malaria cases this month, more than a 50 per cent drop from the 1,048 cases in 2017.

Severe staff shortage hits malaria fight

June 22, 2017 2:27 am

Earlier, the court had directed the NVBDCP to “make a comprehensive action plan from every angle, which the municipal and civic authorities must implement, so that the problem of vector-borne diseases is minimised and ultimately eliminated”.

In the works at Serum: Vaccine, antibodies to control dengue

November 03, 2014 5:58 am

In its most ambitious projects ever, institute plans to come out with an effective vaccine and develop monoclonal antibodies to treat the disease

Only 49 cases of dengue in city this year so far

October 26, 2013 3:03 am

Free testing and treatment facility is available at all government dispensaries and hospitals.

Deadly Dengue

October 23, 2013 2:07 am

Data from public and private hospitals suggest the city having reported 1,275 cases till October. But this may be an underestimate. TABASSUM BARNAGARWALA says new intervention strategies are required,particularly with fears that the dengue virus may have mutated due to a variety of reasons

HC blames unhygienic,uncooperative residents for spurt in dengue cases

September 26, 2013 2:05 am

No health programme for eradication of disease can succeed without the active cooperation and participation of citizens,the High Court said while dismissing a petition

Health dept inspects 300 houses in one day after man found with dengue fever

August 11, 2013 2:21 am

The Health Department has swung into action after man tested positive for Dengue on Friday

City reports 50 cases of malaria

August 02, 2013 1:06 am

About 50 cases of malaria have been reported in the city so far,as compared to 75 cases last year,according to the National Vector Borne Disease Control Programme (NVBDP).

alarm bells: More dengue breeding spots than households: Walia

October 25, 2012 12:47 am

Delhi Health Minister Dr A K Walia has directed officials of the municipal corporations and the Cantonment Board to step up efforts to contain vector-borne diseases,particularly dengue and malaria,after reports confirmed that the density of mosquito breeding spots was higher than the average housing index in many areas in the Capital.

States in quandary as JE plan lapses

March 31, 2011 3:11 am

As the five-year Japanese Encephalitis eradication plan has ended,the failure of the Government of India to prepare a fresh plan has led to confusion among the affected states.