The GHMC said Hyderabad recorded 266 dengue cases between January and July 13, 2026, significantly lower than the corresponding periods in 2024 and 2025. It attributed the decline to strengthened surveillance, vector control measures and coordinated efforts with health agencies
With monsoon arrival in Hyderabad, senior doctors are warning families against unscientific "instant cures" for dengue like raw papaya juice, Giloy, and goat milk. Experts emphasize that professional fluid management remains the gold standard of care
