Tag: Dengue
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Ghotki Launches 10-Day Indoor Residual Spray Campaign to Fight Malaria and Dengue
Ghotki Unveils a 10-Day Indoor Residual Spray Campaign In a coordinated effort to curb the spread of malaria and dengue, the district administration of Ghotki, led by Deputy Commissioner Manzoor Ahmed Kanrani, has officially launched a ten-day Indoor Residual Spray (IRS) campaign. The initiative aims to reduce mosquito populations inside homes and public buildings, translating…
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Pranit More Hospitalised With Dengue, Exits Bigg Boss 19: Elimination Shocks Fans
Overview: A Shocking Exit from Bigg Boss 19 The reality television landscape was taken by surprise as reports confirmed that comedian Pranit More has been hospitalised with dengue and has been eliminated from Bigg Boss 19. The news comes just ahead of the Weekend Ka Vaar episode hosted by Salman Khan, with fans and fellow…
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Pranit More Hospitalized With Dengue, Eliminated From Bigg Boss 19: What Happened
Overview: Pranit More’s Health and Bigg Boss 19 In a startling development for fans of Bigg Boss 19, comedian Pranit More was reported to be hospitalised with dengue, fueling speculation about his position in Salman Khan’s reality series. While the show has a history of surprise twists and dramatic eliminations, this situation has prompted many…
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Pranit More Hospitalised With Dengue, Eliminated From Bigg Boss 19: Fans React and What It Means for the Show
Pranit More’s Health Update Sends Shockwaves Across Bigg Boss 19 Fans In a surprising development surrounding Bigg Boss 19, reports suggest that comedian Pranit More has been hospitalised with dengue and has been eliminated from Salman Khan’s popular reality show. Details about the health scare emerged ahead of the upcoming Weekend Ka Vaar episode, stirring…
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Dengue Surge in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: 102 New Cases Reported
Dengue cases spike in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa as health authorities report 102 new infections Public health officials in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province announced a fresh surge in dengue cases, recording 102 new infections in the last 24 hours. The development underscores an ongoing outbreak that has kept medical facilities on high alert and prompted renewed calls…
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Dengue Surge in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: 102 New Cases Reported Amid Rising Infections
Overview: 102 New Dengue Infections in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Health authorities in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) reported 102 new dengue cases in the last 24 hours, a figure that underscores the persistence of the outbreak across the province. The surge brings the province’s active dengue caseload to a level that has prompted health officials to reiterate public…
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Dengue Cases Surge in KP as 102 New Infections Reported in 24 Hours
Dengue Situation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: 102 New Infections in 24 Hours Health authorities in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) reported a significant uptick in dengue cases, with 102 new infections confirmed across the province in the last 24 hours. The surge continues a worrying trend for the region, where monsoon rains and warm temperatures provide ideal breeding…
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Measles Outbreak Alert: Pacific Nations Race to Contain Rising Cases in New Zealand
Overview of the Outbreak A growing measles situation in the Pacific region has prompted health authorities in Samoa, the Cook Islands, and New Zealand to issue alerts and intensify vaccination campaigns. In New Zealand, Health NZ Te Whatu Ora reported 11 confirmed cases of measles across the country, spanning Northland, Auckland, Taranaki, Nelson, Manawatū, and…
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Bridging Gaps in Dengue Surveillance: Addressing Sylvatic DENV-2 Misclassification in RT-qPCR Assays
Introduction: The surveillance blind spot in dengue diagnostics Dengue viruses are routinely monitored through molecular serotyping assays that identify circulating serotypes in patient samples. Recent work by Suppiah and colleagues highlights a significant blind spot: sylvatic dengue virus type 2 (DENV-2) strains are increasingly misclassified as “Undetermined Serotype” when using common commercial RT-qPCR serotyping assays.…
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Systematic misclassification of sylvatic dengue virus 2 (DENV-2) infections as “undetermined serotype”: implications for RT-qPCR dengue surveillance
Overview: An emerging blind spot in dengue diagnostics Recent correspondence highlights a critical flaw in routine dengue molecular surveillance: sylvatic dengue virus 2 (DENV-2) infections are being misclassified as “Undetermined Serotype” by commercial serotyping assays. This misclassification mirrors prior reports of assay failure against sylvatic DENV-2 strains, notably in Senegal, West Africa, suggesting a broader,…