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Chikungunya

'Mysterious fever' grips village in Karnataka's Koppal, officials say outbreak under control

While villagers claim that more than 150 people have been suffering from fever and other ailments since January 25; the district administration claims that so far blood samples of only one patient have turned positive for Chikungunya, while others are suffering from common viral fever.

09 February 2024, 16:56 IST

'Mysterious fever' grips village in Karnataka's Koppal, officials say outbreak under control

'Mysterious fever' grips village in Karnataka's Koppal, officials say outbreak under control

'Mysterious fever' grips village in Karnataka's Koppal, officials say outbreak under control

09 February 2024, 16:56 IST

First chikungunya vaccine, Ixchiq, approved by US FDA

The effectiveness of the vaccine was determined through a clinical study in individuals 18 years of age and older in the US, the agency's statement said.

10 November 2023, 13:27 IST

First chikungunya vaccine, Ixchiq, approved by US FDA

First chikungunya vaccine, Ixchiq, approved by US FDA

First chikungunya vaccine, Ixchiq, approved by US FDA

10 November 2023, 13:27 IST

Karnataka continues to record most chikungunya cases nationally

Between January this year and July 31, Karnataka recorded 693 confirmed cases, which made up 38.6% of the cases recorded nationally. Over the past five years too, except in 2021, Karnataka contributed to the highest number of chikungunya cases in the country.

08 September 2023, 22:08 IST

Karnataka continues to record most chikungunya cases nationally

Karnataka continues to record most chikungunya cases nationally

Karnataka continues to record most chikungunya cases nationally

08 September 2023, 22:08 IST

'Invisibility shield' of Chikungunya virus may lead to vaccines or treatments: Study

The findings will likely solve the mystery of how the virus can manage to escape antibodies circulating in the bloodstream.

18 August 2023, 11:21 IST

'Invisibility shield' of Chikungunya virus may lead to vaccines or treatments: Study

'Invisibility shield' of Chikungunya virus may lead to vaccines or treatments: Study

'Invisibility shield' of Chikungunya virus may lead to vaccines or treatments: Study

18 August 2023, 11:21 IST

1-shot chikungunya vaccine found safe in phase 3 trial

Chikungunya is a mosquito-borne disease caused by the chikungunya virus (CHIKV), which is endemic in some regions of Africa, Asia, and the Americas

13 June 2023, 15:46 IST

One-shot chikungunya vaccine found safe, effective in first phase 3 trial: Lancet study

One-shot chikungunya vaccine found safe, effective in first phase 3 trial: Lancet study

1-shot chikungunya vaccine found safe in phase 3 trial

13 June 2023, 15:46 IST

Dengue, chikungunya cases continue to rise in Karnataka

The total caseload of dengue this year stands at 4,008, and 1,189 chikungunya cases have been reported

24 August 2022, 17:02 IST

Dengue, chikungunya cases continue to rise in Karnataka

Dengue, chikungunya cases continue to rise in Karnataka

Dengue, chikungunya cases continue to rise in Karnataka

24 August 2022, 17:02 IST

Govt tells UDD to implement disease control measures

It said in a circular that municipalities should take responsibility to drain stagnant water in vacant areas that turn into breeding grounds for mosquitoes

22 August 2022, 20:30 IST

Karnataka govt tells UDD, health department to implement disease control measures

Karnataka govt tells UDD, health department to implement disease control measures

Govt tells UDD to implement disease control measures

22 August 2022, 20:30 IST

Dengue, chikungunya, malaria made notifiable diseases

The notification makes it compulsory for all hospitals to provide information to the government about any such case that they receive

31 October 2021, 01:32 IST

Dengue, chikungunya, malaria made notifiable diseases under Epidemic Diseases Act

Dengue, chikungunya, malaria made notifiable diseases under Epidemic Diseases Act

Dengue, chikungunya, malaria made notifiable diseases

31 October 2021, 01:32 IST

Govt warns about vector-borne diseases in Covid times

The officials have particularly cautioned about the outbreak of vector-borne diseases such as dengue, chikungunya and malaria

17 August 2021, 08:16 IST

Govt cautions about vector-borne diseases in Covid times

Govt cautions about vector-borne diseases in Covid times

Govt warns about vector-borne diseases in Covid times

17 August 2021, 08:16 IST

People urged to check breeding of mosquitoes

27 April 2021, 17:50 IST

People urged to check breeding of mosquitoes

People urged to check breeding of mosquitoes

People urged to check breeding of mosquitoes

27 April 2021, 17:50 IST