Dengue

Kochi Corporation is identified as a hotspot for communicable diseases, with 83 dengue, 78 hepatitis A, and 26 H1N1 cases reported between January and June. Authorities have intensified preventive measures, including source reduction, to control the spread.

A two-year nationwide surveillance study by the ICMR-VRDL network found that multiple dengue virus strains circulating in India are increasing the risk of severe disease and complicating future dengue vaccination efforts.

Dengue cases in Jalisco have decreased by 90% compared to last year, with public health efforts contributing to the decline. Mexico’s first openly gay mayor was killed while visiting Guadalajara. WestJet has suspended its direct flights between Guadalajara and Calgary.

The San Gabriel Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District began releasing sterile male Aedes aegypti mosquitoes in Bassett to reduce an invasive species that spreads diseases like dengue, Zika, and chikungunya. This marks the district's first use of the sterile insect technique through its SGV Mosquito Match program.

Researchers at the Institute of Advanced Virology are conducting a large prospective study of 2,000 dengue patients to identify biomarkers that predict dengue complications and severity.

Sri Lanka's public health services and hospitals are facing the worst dengue outbreak in nearly a decade, with 53 deaths and 76,044 infections reported. The country is deploying military drones to track stagnant water and collaborating with armed forces and police to inspect potential mosquito-breeding sites.

Mosquito ranges are expanding due to climate change, leading to new species like the Asian tiger mosquito in areas such as New England. These mosquitoes can transmit diseases like dengue and Zika, prompting monitoring programs in regions like Connecticut.

Rising pediatric dengue cases in Kerala have raised concerns among experts, who emphasize the need to reduce the overall case burden. Over the past week, the state has reported an average of 100 or more cases daily, though the current caseload is lower than the previous year's levels during the same period.

The San Gabriel Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District is releasing 480,000 sterile male Aedes aegypti mosquitoes carrying Wolbachia bacteria to reduce the invasive species' population. These mosquitoes, which cannot reproduce with wild females, aim to combat dengue transmission in the unincorporated community of Basset. The 16-week program targets peak mosquito season (August-October) to maximize mating success and reduce bites.

The San Gabriel Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District is launching the SGV Mosquito Match program in Bassett, CA, using sterile insect technique (S.I.T.) to release non-biting male mosquitoes. The goal is to reduce invasive Aedes aegypti populations, which transmit diseases like dengue, Zika, and chikungunya.

Officials are on alert due to a rise in dengue cases.

Thiruvananthapuram district reported 31 dengue cases and two deaths, including a 14-year-old boy. The spike highlights a concerning rise in dengue infections in the area.

Aid groups warn Venezuela's healthcare system is nearing collapse after earthquakes, with damaged hospitals overwhelmed by injuries and infectious diseases. The government reports a sharp decline in official rescues, while displaced people face food shortages and unsanitary conditions, increasing disease risks.

Aid workers warn that Venezuela's healthcare system is overwhelmed after two powerful earthquakes, with damaged hospitals and displaced populations facing risks of infectious diseases. Over 1,700 deaths have been reported, and more than 15,800 people are displaced, with many lacking adequate shelter, food, and medical care.

A monsoon has triggered a spike in dengue cases in Ernakulam. The increase in cases is linked to the monsoon season's conditions.

Kerala is experiencing a surge in dengue, influenza, and leptospirosis cases, with 159 confirmed dengue cases reported in a single day. Shigellosis cases also persist, with 15 cases reported across five districts.

Dengue cases are increasing in Kerala due to intermittent rainfall and warm spells, which health officials warn could lead to a surge in vector indices. The disease has caused 17 confirmed deaths in 2026, with 15 additional probable dengue-related deaths reported.

Monsoons have caused a surge in fever and infectious diseases in Kerala's central Travancore region. Health authorities warn of rising threats from shigella, H1N1, dengue, leptospirosis, and other waterborne illnesses.

India's dengue crisis is no longer limited to the monsoon season due to rising temperatures, erratic rainfall, and rapid urbanisation. Experts warn these factors have transformed the disease into a year-round threat.

A professor of environmental change and public health warns that Europe must prepare for extreme heat, drought, and dengue due to climate change. The article highlights the need to address these climate-related health threats as a public health emergency.

Google is seeking federal approval to release 32 million bacteria-infected, non-biting mosquitoes in California to combat dengue. The project aims to change the state's approach to fighting the disease.

Google is seeking federal approval to release 32 million bacteria-infected, non-biting mosquitoes in California to combat dengue. The project aims to alter the state's approach to mosquito-borne disease prevention.

Google is seeking federal approval to release 32 million bacteria-infected, non-biting mosquitoes in California to combat dengue. The project aims to address the state's mosquito problem through a scientific intervention.

Google's Debug research program plans to release millions of sterile mosquitoes to combat species that spread diseases like dengue. The method aims to reduce disease transmission but raises ethical questions about human interference with nature.

Google's Debug research program plans to release millions of sterile mosquitoes to combat species that spread diseases like dengue. The method aims to reduce disease transmission by targeting mosquitoes that carry pathogens.

Viruses including chikungunya and dengue were allegedly stolen from a high-security lab in Brazil but were later recovered. Questions remain about the motive behind the theft.