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September 19, 2026 9:16 AM

Dengue cases rise across Tamil Nadu amid monsoon; Chennai worst-affected

Dengue cases are on the rise across Tamil Nadu with the onset of the monsoon, prompting the state government to intensify mosquito-control and disease-surveillance measures. According to the state health department, 244 people out of 1,320 tested across Tamil Nadu have been confirmed to have dengue. Nearly 200 cases are reportedly being detected daily. As of September 15, Tamil Nadu had recorded 16,577 dengue infections and nine deaths. Chennai remains among the worst-affected district...

September 7, 2026 9:25 AM

Bangladesh dengue outbreak accelerates as hospitals come under strain

Bangladesh's dengue outbreak is accelerating, with 42,590 people hospitalised and 117 deaths recorded this year, as a sharp September surge strains hospitals and raises fears the mosquito-borne disease could intensify further in the coming weeks. At least four dengue patients died and 1,558 others were hospitalised in the past 24 hours, according to health ministry data, marking the highest daily admission tally recorded so far this year. The disease, which can cause fever, severe headaches an...

July 21, 2026 10:52 AM

India Gets Its First Approved Dengue Vaccine; Qdenga Cleared for Individuals Aged 4–60

In a significant step towards strengthening India's fight against dengue, the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) has granted marketing authorisation to the country's first dengue vaccine, Qdenga®, for the prevention of dengue disease in individuals aged 4 to 60 years. The vaccine, developed by Takeda GmbH, Germany, will be imported and marketed in India by Takeda Biopharmaceuticals India Pvt. Ltd. The approval has been granted by the CDSCO under the Ministry of Health and Fami...

June 19, 2026 5:08 PM

Sri Lanka battles surge in dengue fever, with more than 44,000 cases so far this year

Sri Lanka is battling the worst outbreak of mosquito-borne dengue fever in years, with more than 44,000 cases and 28 deaths recorded since January, an official said on Friday, putting ‌public hospitals under strain. Dengue is common during Sri Lanka's monsoon season, but unplanned urbanisation coupled with damage caused by Cyclone Ditwah, which hit the island nation in late November, has worsened the outbreak this year, authorities said. The number of dengue cases nearly dou...

June 18, 2026 11:22 PM

Union Health Minister JP Nadda reviews dengue and malaria preparedness ahead of monsoon season

Union Health Minister JP Nadda on Thursday chaired a high-level review meeting with senior officials of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare to assess preparedness against dengue and malaria ahead of the forthcoming monsoon and post-monsoon season. During the meeting, Nadda reviewed the current disease situation across the country and emphasised the need for maintaining a high level of vigilance to effectively prevent and control mosquito-borne diseases, according to the Health and Family ...

September 16, 2024 6:01 PM

Health Minister Nadda reviews dengue prevention measures ahead of Monsoon

In anticipation of the monsoon season and the surge in mosquito-borne diseases, Union Health and Family Welfare Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda chaired a crucial meeting on Wednesday. The meeting focused on assessing the preparedness of the public health system to tackle and manage dengue outbreaks effectively. During the high-level gathering, Minister Nadda was briefed on the nationwide readiness levels to combat dengue. It was highlighted that concerted efforts, including timely interventions an...