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WHO races to contain dengue threat in quake-hit Myanmar
Mandalay, April 10: In the wake of Myanmar's devastating earthquake, thousands of displaced families now face an escalating health crisis, as the threat of dengue outbreaks rises sharply across makeshift camps, an official press release by the World Health Organisation (WHO) stated.
Bangladesh records 13 more dengue cases
Dhaka, April 4: Bangladesh has recorded 13 more dengue cases, pushing the total number of vector-borne infections to 1,890 this year, local media reported.
Dengue fever kills three in Fiji
Suva, March 31: A total of 3,671 dengue cases have been reported in Fiji from January 1 to March 9 this year, with three confirmed dengue fever deaths.
Delhi MCD Commissioner reiterates action for prevention and control of vector-borne diseases
New Delhi, March 31: Delhi MCD Commissioner Ashwani Kumar has stressed the need of prevention of mosquito breeding in offices, institutions and work places.
44 pc of wards in Kolkata are dengue-prone: Survey
Kolkata, March 25: A recent internal survey by the Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC), on Tuesday, found that nearly 44 per cent of the total number of wards in areas under the corporation's jurisdiction, which included Kolkata and added areas, are dengue-prone, officials said.
Fiji declares dengue fever outbreak in Western Division
Suva, March 13: Fiji's Health Ministry has declared a dengue fever outbreak in the Western Division, where the highest number of cases have been reported.
Mrunal Thakur's advice to help stop hair fall is a total game changer
Mumbai, March 2: Actress Mrunal Thakur used social media to share some helpful tips to the netizens on how to stop hair fall and it might be a total game changer.
Sao Paulo state declares health emergency over dengue outbreak
Sao Paulo, Feb 20: The Brazilian state of Sao Paulo declared a health emergency as dengue cases surge, allowing authorities to accelerate financial and medical response efforts.
Dengue outbreak declared in Philippine capital's most populous city
Manila, Feb 15: The Mayor of Quezon City, the most populous city in the capital region of the Philippines, declared a dengue outbreak on Saturday, citing a nearly 200 per cent surge in cases.
TN Health Department to begin counselling for appointment of doctors from tomorrow
Chennai, Feb 11: The Tamil Nadu Health Department will commence counselling for doctors selected for government service appointments from tomorrow.
Cambodia records 46 per cent drop in dengue cases in 2024
Phnom Penh, Jan 12: Cambodia reported 18,987 dengue cases in 2024, a sharp decline of 46 per cent from 35,390 cases in the year before, said a Ministry of Health's report on Sunday.
Tiger Shroff shares health update post Dengue recovery
Mumbai, January 6: Actor Tiger Shroff recently shared an update on his health journey following a bout of dengue fever.