Tag: Vector Control
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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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6 Things to Know About chikungunya Virus and Its Transmission in the U.S.
What is chikungunya? Chikungunya is a disease caused by the chikungunya virus, primarily spread through infected mosquitoes. First identified in 1952 during an outbreak in Tanzania, its name comes from a Makonde word meaning “that which bends up,” referring to the severe joint pain it can cause. The virus is transmitted by mosquitoes, and most…
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6 Things to Know About the Chikungunya Virus and Its Transmission in the U.S.
Introduction: A New Notable Case in the U.S. A recent report from New York State confirms a locally acquired chikungunya case on Long Island, the first since 2015 and the first ever documented in New York. The location underscores how mosquito-borne viruses can appear in places where they are not typically expected, especially when travelers…
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New York’s First Local Chikungunya Case: What It Means for Public Health
Overview: First Local chikungunya Transmission in New York in Six Years New York health officials have confirmed the state’s first locally acquired case of the chikungunya virus in Nassau County, Long Island. The discovery marks the first instance of transmission within the United States in six years, underscoring the evolving landscape of mosquito-borne illnesses. Officials…
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New York Detects Its First Locally Acquired Chikungunya Case in Years
New York Confirms First Locally Acquired Chikungunya Case in Six Years Health officials in New York have confirmed the state’s first locally acquired chikungunya virus case in six years. The infected individual lives in Nassau County on Long Island, and the case marks a rare instance of mosquito-borne transmission occurring within the United States without…
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Mirpur Ramps Up Anti-Dengue Drive: No Deaths Reported Yet
Mirpur Intensifies Anti-Dengue Campaign as Death Toll Remains Zero In Mirpur, a proactive anti-dengue drive is gaining momentum as district authorities push for comprehensive vector control measures. A high-level meeting chaired by Deputy Commissioner Yasir Riaz brought together key stakeholders from the Health Department, Municipal Corporation, and Agriculture Department to review ongoing prevention efforts and…
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Dengue Fight in Islamabad: 28 New Cases as 24,603 Sites Inspected in Daily Campaign
Islamabad Intensifies Anti-Dengue Campaign as 28 New Cases Confirmed The Islamabad district administration has stepped up its anti-dengue drive, reporting 28 new dengue cases in the last 24 hours as part of a citywide effort to curb the spread of the virus. The daily update, released by ICT authorities, highlights an aggressive schedule of surveillance,…
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Dengue Alert in Islamabad: 28 New Cases as 24,603 Sites Inspected in a Day
Islamabad’s Daily Dengue Surveillance: 28 New Cases Confirmed Islamabad’s district administration reported 28 new dengue cases in the last 24 hours as part of an ongoing, citywide anti-dengue campaign. The daily update underscores the authorities’ intensified efforts to curb the virus’s spread across both urban sectors and rural areas under the capital’s jurisdiction. Extensive Inspections…
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Dengue in Islamabad: 28 New Cases, 24,603 Inspections Spur Anti-Dengue Drive
Islamabad Strengthens Anti-Dengue Efforts as 28 New Cases Confirmed The Islamabad district administration has intensified its ongoing anti-dengue campaign, reporting 28 new cases in the last 24 hours as part of a broad effort to curb the virus across both urban and rural areas. With 24,603 sites inspected citywide, the initiative highlights the scale of…