Monsoon Health Guide: 10 Common Illnesses to Watch Out for in Kolkata
Kolkata’s monsoon brings welcome relief from heat but also creates conditions favourable for mosquitoes, contaminated water and damp environments. The ten illnesses residents should watch for include dengue, malaria, chikungunya, typhoid, cholera, hepatitis A, leptospirosis, diarrhoea, conjunctivitis and respiratory infections. WHO notes that dengue transmission commonly increases during and after rainy seasons. Mosquito-Borne Diseases Need […]