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Chad's first dengue fever outbreak: what you should know

Chad has reported its first dengue outbreak, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). The country’s health ministry declared an outbreak on 15 August and so far 1,342 suspected cases have been reported, 41 of them confirmed in the laboratory. One death was reported among the patients with lab-confirmed cases.…

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Shubman Gill could return to top of India order against Pakistan

Gill sat out India’s wins over Australia and Afghanistan after being laid low by a bout of dengue fever.

The Independent UK

World Cup India vs Pakistan: Doubtful for Pakistan game, Shubman Gill to reach Ahmedabad on Wednesday

NEW DELHI: India opener Shubman Gill is making progress in his recovery from dengue fever but is still a questionable starter for the pivotal World Cup match against Pakistan on Saturday. He will travel to Ahmedabad on Wednesday.

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Symptoms of dengue fever and how to treat it at home

Dengue fever is a viral illness transmitted through an infected Aedes mosquito bite. Dengue poses a risk to approximately half of the global population, causing an estimated 100–400 million infections each year, as per WHO figures.

The Times of India

Health dept. battling dengue fever uptick in Kozhikode, hotspots to be identified

Kozhikode district Health Dept. battling uptick in dengue fever cases. 38 cases reported in 4 days, 249 this month, 1,185 since Jan. Intermittent showers, mosquitoes breeding cause. 'Dry Day' campaign to eradicate mosquitoes for 6-7 weeks. Dengue a viral infection, symptoms include fever, headache, joint pain. Health Dept. taking steps…

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Dengue suspected as youth dies of high fever in Belagavi

19-yr-old Prajwal Magadum died of suspected dengue fever in Belagavi on Wed. He was organising a procession when he complained of high fever. Samples sent to Hyderabad lab to confirm infection. Victim from poor family, father runs paan shop, mother sells vegetables.

The Hindu

Mosquitoes, long the enemy, are now bred to help prevent the spread of dengue fever

Preventing dengue fever has long meant teaching people to fear mosquitoes and avoid their bites

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Four-year-old boy dies of dengue in Tamil Nadu; opposition calls out government for negligence

CHENNAI: A four-year-old boy died in Chennai on Sunday of dengue fever, prompting political leaders to call out the "negligence" of the ruling DMK government and urging it to take preventive measures to halt the spread of the virus.

The Times of India

Threat of dengue fever escalates globally

The article discusses the alarming surge in dengue cases globally, with regions like America, Europe, and the Middle East reporting significant outbreaks in 2023. Dengue, caused by the dengue virus with four serotypes, poses a significant health challenge due to global warming favoring disease-transmitting mosquitoes. Efforts to control the disease…

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WHO warns of dengue risk as global warming pushes cases near historic highs

Dengue fever cases could reach record highs this year due to global warming, WHO warns.

The Hindu

Fears of dengue fever epidemic in Guadeloupe as cases accelerate

Regional health authorities have warned of a possible epidemic of dengue fever in the French Caribbean archipelago of Guadeloupe, where more than 425 cases have been reported since the beginning of the year.

Radio France Internationale

Health department issues renewed alert against dengue fever and leptospirosis

The Health department has called for renewed alert against dengue fever and leptospirosis as intermittent rain continues across the State, creating a conducive environment for a spurt in both diseases.

The Hindu

Symptoms of deadly virus that kills 40,000 each year that could soon be in the UK

Experts have warned that dengue fever could become "endemic" in the UK if a risky experiment goes wrong. But some say it is inevitable that dengue will become established in the UK due to climate change, and that these experiments are vital for effective vaccines.

Daily Mirror

Dengue fever cases predicted to rise

Thailand is currently facing what many experts predict will become a severe dengue fever outbreak, with up to 150,000 infections possible by the end of the year, according to the Department of Disease Control (DDC).

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DDC warns of grim year for dengue

Thailand is currently facing what many experts predict will become a severe dengue fever outbreak, with up to 150,000 infections a possibility by the end of the year, according to the Department of Disease Control (DDC).

The Hindu

Dengue: Health department calls for intensive source reduction activities

The Health department has called for intensive source reduction activities in homes and public places as intermittent rains can lead to an explosion in vector breeding and a subsequent surge in dengue fever

The Hindu

Gaps in containment measures a concern in Kochi

The alarming increase in mosquito-borne dengue fever in June had caused anxiety among the people in Ernakulam.

Daily Record

Dengue fever symptoms as concerns mosquito-borne infection headed for UK

The virus can be serious and even fatal in some rare cases with concerns infected mosquitoes will begin to favour the UK as temperature surge across the globe.

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13-year-old dies of dengue fever in Thrissur

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A dengue outbreak in Peru has killed at least 248 people and forced health minister to resign

Outbreak is currently the worst in Latin America

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Peru is reeling from record case counts of dengue fever. What's driving the outbreak?

The number of patients is soaring, the health system is stressed and the government is facing criticism over its response. So far 150,000 Peruvians have caught the virus this year and 248 have died.

The Hindu

Health Minister calls for concerted efforts to tide over epidemic situation

Health Minister Veena George has appealed to the medical fraternity to ensure that the treatment protocol for the management of dengue fever is adhered to by all doctors in the public and private sectors.

Daily Mirror

Dengue fever warning to Brits heading off to popular holiday resorts this summer

Brits planning to travel abroad are being warned about the risks of potentially deadly dengue fever - a disease spread by Asian tiger mosquitoes and which has been detected in the likes of Ibiza and southern France

Bangkok Post

Dengue cases this year pass 19,000

Thailand has seen an alarming rise in dengue fever cases, with more than 19,000 infections and 17 deaths recorded since Jan 1, deputy government spokeswoman Traisuree Taisaranakul said.

Bangkok Post

Dengue death preventable

Dengue fever is a life-threatening disease, but most sufferers will recover if they receive a timely diagnosis and proper treatment. Unfortunately, this wasn't the case for the late Karen activist living in Phetchaburi's Bang Kloi, Gib Tonnamphet.

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