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Dengue Fever in India (Update)

18 December 2013

As of November 2013, 67 365 dengue fever cases and 152 related deaths have been recorded nationally in India. Maharashtra state has recorded 4026 cases and the worst affected municipality is Mumbai with 863 dengue cases and 11 deaths.

Advice for Travellers

Avoidance of mosquito bites, particularly during daylight hours, by covering up with clothing, the use of bite avoidance measures such as repellent and bed nets is advised. Elimination of breeding sites around hotel rooms/houses is advised for longer term stays.