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Topic: Dengue

Delhi-NCR sees surge in dengue & flu cases as monsoon fuels spread of infections

Dr Jatin Ahuja, Infectious Diseases Specialist at Apollo Hospital, said the rise is linked to seasonal monsoon conditions like stagnant water and increased humidity.

How Serum Institute, DNDi tie-up for affordable antibody will bolster global fight against dengue

There is no specific medicine for dengue yet. If ongoing Phase III trials yield positive results, an effective, affordable & specific antiviral would be available, 'ultimately saving more lives'. 

MCD launches one-time property tax amnesty scheme, ramps up dengue prevention ahead of monsoon

Delhi Mayor Raja Iqbal Singh also announced removal of 'user charges' linked to garbage collection from the property tax, a measure opposed by both AAP, BJP and resident groups.

Dengue fever outbreak grips the world. 5 ways to stop it

Over four billion people are currently at risk from mosquito-borne infections, including dengue, Zika, and chikungunya. It's estimated to rise to five billion by 2050.

India may soon get 1st dengue vaccine, but wait for jab effective against all 4 strains could be longer

With govt's local clinical trials waiver for certain drugs and vaccines, Japanese firm Takeda may soon launch QDenga, which will be a boost for India’s fight against dengue.

India sees alarming rise in dengue cases even before peak season, steady increase over past 4 years

Most number of cases in southern states, Maharashtra. Experts stress need for policy & community action, say global warming may have contributed to proliferation of source mosquitoes.

Covid antibodies making dengue more severe, suggests study by govt-run institute

This preprint study is 1st to demonstrate anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibodies can cross-react with dengue virus serotype and enhance its infection through antibody-dependent enhancement.

Japan firm Takeda’s dengue vaccine gets WHO panel backing, but no nod yet for phase 3 trials in India

Takeda's QDENGA, designed to protect against all 4 dengue virus serotypes, has been recommended by Strategic Advisory Group of Experts on Immunization for use in endemic countries.

Top Reasons Why Dengue Cases Are Getting More Severe

Dengue fever, caused by the Aedes mosquito, has long been a concern in tropical and subtropical regions, including parts of Asia, Latin America, and the Caribbean.

Vaccine manufacturer Indian Immunologicals Ltd to launch dengue vaccine by January 2026

According to NCDC, there was a 333% surge in dengue cases from 2020 to 2021 and a 21% rise in number of cases between 2021 and 2022.

On Camera

Trump’s 4,500 troops can topple Nicolás Maduro—not fix Venezuela

The US troops could dislodge the government in Caracas, but it won’t be enough to police a country ringed by drug cartels and insurgents.

A Rs 33,000 cr ‘banking fraud’: ED’s case against Arvind Dham, Amtek’s web of ‘500 shell companies’

ED has accused Amtek promoter Arvind Dham of controlling web of nearly 500 shell companies operating as a layered structure, with up to 15 levels of indirect ownership, to divert funds.

‘Real-time, all-climate’ explosives detector could enhance airport & border security—no dogs, no swabs

Bengaluru-based CeNS designs accurate, portable, and cheap sensor using surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy. It could significantly reduce risks at vulnerable choke points. 

For Indian Mercedes, Asim Munir’s dumper truck in mirror is closer than it appears

From Munir’s point of view, a few bumps here and there is par for the course. He isn’t going to drive his dumper truck to its doom. He wants to use it as a weapon.