Ahmedabad: A pilot project to detect mosquito breeding sites and spray insecticide using drones to prevent mosquito infestations was launched today in Ahmedabad District. The Ahmedabad Zilla Panchayat is the first in Central Gujarat to initiate this unique program, leveraging artificial intelligence and drone technology. The project was inaugurated at Changodar Gram Panchayat in the presence of District Panchayat President Mrs. Kanchanba Vaghela and District Chief Health Officer Mr. Shailesh ...Read More

Ahmedabad: In the first 14 days of this month, a total of 282 cases of dengue were reported in the city, the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) stated. According to data from the AMC's health department, the city recorded 1,390 cases of dengue from January 1 to September 14, with 567 cases involving children under 14 years old. The number of dengue cases is higher this year compared to 2023, when 805 cases were reported. Between September 1 and 14, 282 dengue cases were reported in the ...Read More

Ahmedabad: As the rain plays hide and seek during the monsoon season, the pauses in downpour lead to a rise in vector-borne diseases, as the mosquito population increases in stagnant water under hot and humid temperatures. The city is currently experiencing this pattern, with mosquito bites causing a surge in dengue infections among residents. Dr. Rakesh Joshi, medical superintendent of Civil Hospital, stated that 55 cases have already been reported in the first nine days of August. In July, ...Read More

Ahmedabad: Over the past week, Ahmedabad Civil Hospital has witnessed an increase of approximately 30% in fever cases caused by both viral infections and vector-borne diseases. The data concerning vector-borne diseases in Ahmedabad indicates that the western areas of the city have reported nearly twice the number of dengue cases compared to the eastern regions. Among the 164 cases recorded between August 14 and 20, the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) data shows that 105 cases, equivalent ...Read More

Ahmedabad: The city is witnessing a persistent rise in cases of Dengue fever. According to the data released by AMC's health department about illnesses transmitted by vectors, a total of 201 cases of dengue were documented in city hospitals and urban health centres in the span of July 1 to 31. This represents the highest number recorded in the last seven months. Over the past 36 days, the data indicates that city hospitals have registered a total of 284 dengue cases. Moreover, in the init...Read More

Gandhinagar: There is over 6 percent increase in the cases of Dengue this year compared to the previous year. The state reported a total 10,230 cases of dengue this year (2021) so far. At present, on average over 60 cases of dengue are reported each day. In 2020, as many as 1564 cases of dengue were reported in the state. The number of dengue cases this year was only 240 till 30 June 2021 in Gujarat. With arrival of monsoon, , 9990 new cases were reported within 5 months post June this y...Read More

Gandhinagar: Ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA Ashaben Patel from Unjha seat in Mehsana district passed away today. Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has condole her death in a message. Ashaben was in a critical condition after liver damage due to Dengue and multi organ failure subsequently. She was under treatment at Zydus Hospital Ahmedabad. Former Deputy Chief Minister and Mahesana MLA Nitin Patel said, Ashaben breathed last around noon. He said her mortal remains will be available...Read More