Doctors advise caution in use of steroid eye drops as conjunctivitis, eye flu cases surge

'Conjunctivitis in the present epidemic is a self-limiting disease and does not require antibiotic treatment in all cases; hand and facial hygiene are very important to prevent its spread'

Vaginal infection on the rise in camps

Residents of the congested Yamuna Khadar area have been severely affected not just by eye infections but also by vaginal and skin infections due to flood water

Red alert over pink eyes

Amid persistent rain and inadequate hygiene, viral conjunctivitis is spreading rapidly among flood-affected families in Delhi NCR relief camps

Doctors list out precautions amid rise in eye infection cases

The rise in conjunctivitis and other eye infections is being attributed to its highly contagious nature, prompting doctors to emphasize the importance of maintaining proper hygiene practices to curb its spread

Basil Seeds: The monsoon superfood to keep you cool and hydrated

Expert dieticians suggest basil seeds to combat dehydration in the rainy season

Delhi reports 187 dengue cases, 61 malaria cases so far this year

In 2022, Delhi reported 159 dengue cases between January 1 and July 15. During the same period in 2021, the city reported 47 dengue cases, 26 in 2020, 34 in 2019 and 49 in 2018

Skin bank acts as light at the end of the tunnel

Delhi’s first skin bank at Safdarjung hospital is a ray of hope for second and third-degree burn patients. however, families of patients continue to wait for the facility to be functional

Delhi saw over 160 dengue cases till July this year

In response to the growing concern, the Delhi government has introduced a "mega action plan" to combat the spread of vector-borne diseases