This Article is From Sep 27, 2015

Dengue Outbreak: Delhi Worst Hit

Cases of dengue are being reported from Delhi, Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Odisha and a number of other places. Delhi has taken the biggest hit so far, and is witnessing the worst outbreak in five years, with more than 2000 recorded cases and over 25 deaths.
Sep 27, 2015 00:50 (IST)
Municipal Corporations Welcome Audit on Dengue Preparedness in Delhi
All the three BJP-ruled municipal corporations have welcomed the decision of the Comptroller and Audit General (CAG) to hold an audit of the preparedness of Aam Aadmi Party led Delhi government and the local bodies to deal with dengue crisis in the city.
Sep 27, 2015 00:48 (IST)
9-Year-Old Girl Dies From Dengue in Delhi, Family Alleges Ill-Treatment
A nine-year-old girl is the latest victim of dengue in the national capital. She died at the Fortis Hospital in Vasant Kunj after being diagnosed with dengue on September 24. Nishtha Taneja's family alleges, like many other children before her this season, she is also a victim of ill-treatment at a Delhi hospital.
Sep 22, 2015 00:20 (IST)
Delhi Government Likely to Buy 1,000 New Beds for Dengue Patients


According to the government, 55 dengue clinics in all 11 districts of the city have been made functional from today.


Sep 21, 2015 17:43 (IST)

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Sep 21, 2015 17:36 (IST)
Dengue Outbreak: 1919 Fresh Cases in 1 Week; Total Nearly 3,800



The official death toll, according to a municipal report released today has shot up to 17, even though unofficially the figure stands at over 20.


Sep 21, 2015 15:29 (IST)
Dengue Outbreak: High Court Issues Notice to Centre, Delhi Government
Sep 21, 2015 11:53 (IST)
Delhi High Court directs AAP government to give details regarding funds released to civic bodies for malaria and dengue control programmes: Press Trust of India
Sep 21, 2015 01:25 (IST)
36-Year-Old Dies of Dengue, Toll in Delhi Touches 22
Sep 19, 2015 21:42 (IST)
Sep 19, 2015 21:40 (IST)
Man Dies Of Dengue, Family Charged Over Rs. 3.5 Lakh for Liver Treatment
The latest case of dengue death, where a 38-year-old resident of South Delhi's Deoli Village died within a week after showing symptoms, exposes the apparent apathy by the hospitals in the National Capital.
Sep 18, 2015 16:31 (IST)
As Dengue Crisis Worsens, This is What Yoga Guru Ramdev is Recommending

Claiming that ayurvedic products can increase the platelet count in dengue patients faster than allopathic medicines, yoga guru Ramdev advocated the use of medicines like 'giloy' and 'aloe vera' to counter the mosquito-borne disease.
Sep 18, 2015 16:07 (IST)
Delhi Government Mulling Ordinance on Rights of Patients: Sources
The Delhi government is contemplating to bring an ordinance to take action against the hospitals which turn away the dengue patients.
Sep 17, 2015 19:03 (IST)
AAP to Set Up 'Fever Clinics' in Delhi, Offer Free Dengue Treatment
AAP to Set Up 'Fever Clinics' in Delhi, Offer Free Dengue Treatment
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) today said it will set up "fever clinics" across Delhi to offer free treatment to dengue patients.

Sep 17, 2015 15:40 (IST)
Dengue crisis: Delhi government asks civic bodies to update them on a daily basis
Sep 17, 2015 14:55 (IST)
Delhi Hospitals Struggle to Meet Demand for Beds

As Delhi grapples with the worst outbreak of dengue in five years, hospitals are groaning under shortage of beds and doctors complaining of being overworked.
Sep 17, 2015 12:10 (IST)
For Dengue, Platelet Transfusion Must be Last Resort, Say Doctors

With Delhi in panic as the number of dengue cases continue to rise, the Indian Medical Association has issued a statement emphasising that platelet transfusions are not needed in most cases:
Sep 17, 2015 12:02 (IST)
Delhi High Court seeks response from Centre, Delhi government, civic bodies on steps taken to contain dengue outbreak.
Sep 16, 2015 17:58 (IST)
When Should You Consider Hospitalisation For Dengue
When Should You Consider Hospitalisation For Dengue
Doctors say most dengue cases can be managed in the outpatient departments of hospitals and only the most severe cases need hospitalisation.The World Health Organisation or WHO has released an advisory on the symptoms in patients that should lead to hospitalisation.

Sep 16, 2015 17:47 (IST)
From Delhi's Health Minister
Sep 16, 2015 17:43 (IST)
Sep 16, 2015 17:40 (IST)
Dengue Outbreak: Precautions for Children
Dengue Outbreak: Precautions for Children
The death of two children from dengue who were allegedly denied treatment by top hospitals has jolted the Delhi government into action as the city faces the worst dengue crisis in five years. Doctors say parents need to take extra care as children are more vulnerable.

Sep 16, 2015 16:45 (IST)
The Dengue Crisis: Dos and Don'ts
The Dengue Crisis: Dos and Don'ts
Dengue is a largely preventable and manageable disease, doctors say, but precautions need to be taken to stay safe at a time when Delhi is undergoing its worst dengue crisis in five years.
Sep 16, 2015 15:48 (IST)
10-Point Guideline on Dengue from Doctors

As Delhi battles its worst dengue crisis in five years with at least 11 deaths and more than 1,900 cases reported so far, the Indian Medical Association, a body of doctors in India, has sent out guidelines for citizens.

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