dengue fever
Dengue continues to take its toll on Delhi as thirty-eight more people have tested positive for dengue in the capital. With the fresh cases, the total number of people detected with the mosquito-borne disease this season reaches 1,326. All the 38 cases were reported from three municipal corporations. Five children were among those who have [...] Continue Reading »
As Coimbatore is faced with rising dengue fever cases, mosquito control measures are being carried out in the city. The ongoing control procedure will now focus on construction work sites and other areas including the premises of vacant locked houses, government offices and public areas like cinema halls to ensure vector control. The probability of [...] Continue Reading »
The government has decided to take up a strong stance against the spreading dengue fever in Bangalore. After three students of Sophia High School died of dengue, the government seems to address the increasing number of dengue cases in the city. The health and family welfare department directed the BBMP to impose Rs 5-lakh fine [...] Continue Reading »
After Bangalore, it seems Mumbai’s turn to face concerns over Dengue fever. The extended fluctuating weather along with intermittent rains has led to a rise in dengue cases. With the monsoon withdrawing now, there are chances of water accumulating in open spaces providing mosquitoes a perfect breeding ground, which is causing a rise in dengue [...] Continue Reading »
Alarming reports state that Bangalore has been in the grip of dengue over the last two months. More and more cases of dengue-like fever have been reported in the last few months from all over the city. However, the health officials from the Bruhat Bangalore Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) continue to be in denial mode. Statistics [...] Continue Reading »
Seven suspected dengue deaths in the state seemingly have not been able to move the government. The council meeting only resulted in ruling and opposition party members fighting over discussing the issue, rather than reaching any conclusion. The statistics are alarming and yet there is apparent lack of political will to tackle the issue. Former [...] Continue Reading »
A major issue in Palavathimmanahalli village, belongs to Bangarpet’s Ward 20, is that many streets in this village do not possess underground drains. As a consequence, streets regularly flow with sewage. In addition, garbage heaps dot the streets, making the village unhygienic and ripe for the breeding of diseases. At least three children from Bangarpet town [...] Continue Reading »
