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Telangana has reduced malaria cases by over 98% since 2014 through aggressive testing, treatment and prevention. A new MOHFW-ICMR report calls the State a national model for malaria control and elimination.

Seasonal diseases are spreading rapidly in Karimnagar district, with rising cases of dengue, malaria and typhoid. Hospitals are overcrowded, and private facilities are charging high fees. An eight-year-old girl reportedly died of dengue as health authorities launch a fever survey.

Khammam health officials have identified 82 disease hotspots amid a sharp rise in dengue and viral fevers. Over 40,000 cases have been reported this year, with sanitation cited as a key issue

Doctors at Aster Prime Hospital in Hyderabad have reported a spike in seasonal diseases like fever, dengue, and typhoid. A 24/7 Fever Clinic has been launched to provide immediate care. Experts warn against self-medication and urge early treatment

Residents, especially in remote villages, demand urgent intervention as they struggle with out-of-reach private healthcare and inadequate public infrastructure

For the first time, a total of 13,592 suspected Chikungunya cases and 10,077 dengue confirmed cases were reported in Telangana

According to research studies and demographic surveys by the Union Ministry of Tribal Affairs and genetic researchers, sickle cell disease is widespread in many tribal groups of India, especially among Dravidian and pre-Dravidian tribes inhabiting malaria endemic regions

Says government hospitals are struggling with shortages of medicines and dengue kits, forcing many patients to seek treatment in private hospitals

Betamalla Premkumar, who was pursuing engineering at Bollikunta Vaagdevi College was suffering from fever and was admitted to private hospital on Friday

State sees significant surge in vector-borne diseases, people told to take precautions

Harish Rao demanded that the State government immediately review of sanitation management and hospital preparedness to prevent further loss of life due to viral fevers.

An Apollo Clinic spokesperson said, “Each monsoon season, we frequently see news reports about the rise and spread of diseases such as dengue, malaria, influenza, and seasonal flu.”

Says around 1,000 Swachh Autos, tasked with door-to-door garbage collection, not fulfilling their duties

People are being exposed to various diseases such as dengue, malaria and typhoid, health officials said, adding that hospitals in rural areas as well as towns were experiencing huge crowds as patients were approaching doctors for treatment.

The senior health authorities have directed the district health authorities to be vigilant and ensure there are no untoward health incidences.

The senior public health official has issued an advisory comprising of precautions to be taken against seasonal ailments.

Along with a comprehensive plan to eliminate insect breeding areas, around 1,500 persons will be engaged to complete the task across the 30 circles.

Post- Covid pandemic, a trend has emerged wherein every year, there is consistent rise in dengue infections across the State. Private healthcare establishments including clinics, nursing homes and corporate hospitals receive and treat a majority of dengue infections.

The downward trend is being attributed by officials to a slew of measures taken by them

Andhra Pradesh is now facing a severe health crisis with the increase and spread of several diseases like malaria, dengue, and various other viral fevers.