Delhi dengue cases, More than 2,100 cases of dengue have been reported so far this year in Delhi. The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) also confirmed that three people have died due to dengue complications. MCD said that 485 cases have been registered in Delhi last week.

“The first case was a 16-year-old male from Mahipalpur on September 3, the second was a 51-year-old male,” said a senior official of the corporation’s health department, requesting anonymity, according to a Hindustan Times report. The third death was that of a nine-year-old female from Sainik Farm area on September 11, and a nine-year-old female from Budh Vihar on September 11. (Death Audit) Committee has cleared these cases.

19 deaths due to dengue were recorded in Delhi in 2023. Of the 2,115 dengue cases so far, 306 have been reported from Najafgarh region, followed by 275 from South region, 239 from Shahdara North region and 221 from Karol Bagh region.

Dengue is a mosquito-borne infection that is common in tropical and subtropical climates. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), about half the world’s population is now at risk from dengue and there are an estimated 100–400 million infections each year. WHO says the number of dengue cases has increased rapidly from 505 430 cases in 2000 to 5.2 million in 2019.

Dengue infection usually causes low platelet count. When your platelet count is low, it can seriously affect your health and also put you at risk of anemia, leukemia, and other types of blood cancer. Therefore, it is important that you have a healthy platelet count. Here are some foods that can help increase your platelet count.

Papaya and papaya leaf extract

Papaya and its leaves extract are rich in enzymes and antioxidants that help in increasing platelet production. Papaya leaf extract is particularly beneficial, it can significantly improve platelet count in cases like dengue.

Pomegranate

Pomegranate is rich in vitamin C and antioxidants that help protect platelets from damage and improve their functionality. Regular consumption may help improve platelet production.

leafy greens

Spinach, kale and other leafy vegetables are rich in vitamin K which is essential for blood clotting and platelet production. Adequate vitamin K may support the body’s ability to restore platelet levels.

Beetroot

Beetroot is a blood purifier and is rich in antioxidants. It helps detoxify the blood and improve platelet count by reducing platelet damage.

Pumpkin

Pumpkin contains vitamin A which is important for platelet production and maintaining healthy blood cell function. It also helps in the development of new platelets.

citrus fruits

Oranges, lemons and other citrus fruits are rich in vitamin C which not only boosts immunity but also improves iron absorption. Iron plays an important role in increasing platelet production.

nuts and seeds

Almonds, walnuts and chia seeds are rich in omega-3 fatty acids that help reduce inflammation and aid in the production of platelets. They also give you essential nutrients like vitamin E, which improves overall blood health.

wheatgrass

Wheatgrass is a natural detoxifier that helps cleanse the blood and improve platelet count. It also has high chlorophyll content which helps restore platelet levels.

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