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Quality Of Life: Barmer Dist Reports Around Half Of State’s Malaria Cases | Jaipur News
JAIPUR: Half of the state’s malaria cases are reported from Barmer this season. The state reported 1,927 malaria cases in 2023 (from January 1 to October 23), of which 948 were reported from Barmer.
A health department official said that in most of the districts, the prevalence of malaria has taken a dip, but in Barmer, the situation is not the same.Cases of malaria are being reported continuously but it has increased during monsoon and post-monsoon. In Jaisalmer, 182 persons have tested positive for the disease.
Till July, 711 persons tested positive for malaria in past three months, it has more than doubled. In Jaipur, 39 persons tested positive for malaria, but, in Jaipur, the prevalence of dengue is quite high in comparison to other districts. Out of 9,748 dengue cases reported this year till October 23 in the state, 1,657 were tested positive in Jaipur. TNN
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A health department official said that in most of the districts, the prevalence of malaria has taken a dip, but in Barmer, the situation is not the same.Cases of malaria are being reported continuously but it has increased during monsoon and post-monsoon. In Jaisalmer, 182 persons have tested positive for the disease.
Till July, 711 persons tested positive for malaria in past three months, it has more than doubled. In Jaipur, 39 persons tested positive for malaria, but, in Jaipur, the prevalence of dengue is quite high in comparison to other districts. Out of 9,748 dengue cases reported this year till October 23 in the state, 1,657 were tested positive in Jaipur. TNN
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An analysis of dengue, malaria, and chikungunya cases in Mumbai has identified the K West ward as a troubling hotspot. The state government has called for a thorough investigation into the concentration of cases and has urged the BMC to take swift action. Mumbai has seen a 47% increase in malaria cases compared to last year, with the city accounting for 45% of all cases in Maharashtra. The K West ward has reported the highest number of dengue cases in the city, along with cases of malaria and chikungunya. The state has requested the BMC to map patients by population, disease, and residential area.
An analysis of dengue, malaria, and chikungunya cases in Mumbai has identified the K West ward as a troubling hotspot. The state government has called for a thorough investigation into the concentration of cases and has urged the BMC to take swift action. Mumbai has seen a 47% increase in malaria cases compared to last year, with the city accounting for 45% of all cases in Maharashtra. The K West ward has reported the highest number of dengue cases in the city, along with cases of malaria and chikungunya. The state has requested the BMC to map patients by population, disease, and residential area.
State reports nearly 50 dengue cases everyday
The number of dengue cases in the state of Tamil Nadu has been increasing, with nearly 50 new cases reported daily over the past two weeks. Health Minister Ma Subramanian stated that there have been at least five deaths related to dengue this year. The breeding sources of dengue-causing mosquitoes are often found in people’s terraces or gardens. In addition to dengue, there has also been a rise in cases of chikungunya, respiratory infections, viral infections, typhoid, and conjunctivitis. Children’s hospitals have seen a 25% increase in patients.
The number of dengue cases in the state of Tamil Nadu has been increasing, with nearly 50 new cases reported daily over the past two weeks. Health Minister Ma Subramanian stated that there have been at least five deaths related to dengue this year. The breeding sources of dengue-causing mosquitoes are often found in people’s terraces or gardens. In addition to dengue, there has also been a rise in cases of chikungunya, respiratory infections, viral infections, typhoid, and conjunctivitis. Children’s hospitals have seen a 25% increase in patients.
1st post-monsoon cyclone to form in Arabian Sea by October 22, may not hit Mumbai & Pune: Experts
Weather experts have indicated that the first cyclone of the post-monsoon season in the Arabian Sea may form by October 22. Although the India Meteorological Department has not officially declared its formation, a low-pressure area has developed in the Arabian Sea. Fishermen have been warned to avoid certain areas during specific dates. The system is expected to move west-northwestward and may intensify into a depression over the central Arabian Sea around October 21. Another low-pressure system is also expected to form in the Bay of Bengal.
Weather experts have indicated that the first cyclone of the post-monsoon season in the Arabian Sea may form by October 22. Although the India Meteorological Department has not officially declared its formation, a low-pressure area has developed in the Arabian Sea. Fishermen have been warned to avoid certain areas during specific dates. The system is expected to move west-northwestward and may intensify into a depression over the central Arabian Sea around October 21. Another low-pressure system is also expected to form in the Bay of Bengal.
