The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) created a unique campaign to raise awareness about mosquito control strategies to combat dengue and other diseases. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has launched a novel campaign to raise awareness about mosquito control methods in response to the unexpected spike in mosquito-borne illnesses such as dengue.According to the BMC’s monsoon … Read more
Delhi has reported 246 cases of dengue as of June 30, 2023, a rise more than double the previous year. The city has seen 122 cases in the first six months of 2022, 36 cases in 2021, and 20 cases in 2020. However, civic officials have stated that there have been no dengue deaths this … Read more
Rising temperatures and an extended monsoon, attributed to climate change, are contributing to Bangladesh’s most severe outbreak of dengue, a viral disease spread by mosquitoes. As the country grapples with its worst-ever outbreak, experts highlight the impact of climate factors on creating favorable conditions for the Aedes mosquito, the vector responsible for transmitting dengue. Key … Read more
Mosquito-borne dengue fever is exacting a devastating toll on South Asian countries this year. Bangladesh is grappling with a staggering number of deaths, while Nepal is witnessing the spread of cases into new regions. Experts attribute the worsening outbreaks to the far-reaching effects of climate change. Rising temperatures and prolonged monsoon seasons are creating ideal … Read more
The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) is actively implementing measures to prevent the spread of dengue, malaria, chikungunya, and other vector-borne diseases in preparation for the upcoming G20 Leaders’ Summit in Delhi. To address this concern, the MCD has initiated a series of preventive actions, including over 1 lakh daily inspections by malaria inspectors, Domestic … Read more
Puducherry: The Union Territory of Puducherry has commenced an awareness drive against dengue and Chikungunya as the northeast monsoon has set in. The UT health department has deployed 12 auto vehicles for an awareness campaign on contagious diseases. A senior official with the health department told IANS that the vehicles will operate in all areas through Primary … Read more