According to an article published in the International Herald Tribune, reports from Lahore in India show that despite the widespread use of fumigation and fogging as a deterrent, this method has not been successful in eliminating the mosquito, Aedes aegypti, which causes Dengue. In a speech given at the International Dengue Conference, Dr Lee Chin said … Read More
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The Indian Government Must Tackle Dengue Problem Fast
Today the New York Times reported that ‘An epidemic of dengue fever in India is fostering a growing sense of alarm even as government officials here have publicly refused to acknowledge the scope of a problem that experts say is threatening hundreds of millions of people, not just in India but around the world.’ It … Read More
Dengue cases cross 600 mark, New Delhi hospitals told to take steps
There are some very simple ways of preventing people being infected with Dengue, fly nets, fly screens and even more cost effective are the sprays and lotions, a much cheaper way at keeping people out of hospitals! NEW DELHI: With 32 fresh dengue cases reported on Saturday, the total number of patients infected with the … Read More