The state reported 8.1% of the dengue cases reported in the country from January 1 to May 31. During this period, Tamil Nadu has reported highest number of dengue cases at 2,548 cases, while Karnataka has reported 1,714 dengue cases, and Rajasthan is at the third place with 824 dengue cases. Across the country, 10,172 persons have tested positive for dengue from January 1 to May 31, says the NVBDCP.
Since the rainy season has started, the health department has already issued directions to the officials to remain alert on dengue as monsoon is expected to arrive in the state soon. A health department official in Jaipur said that they have directed the officials across the district to conduct anti-larvae activities to prevent mosquito breeding.
In 2021, the state had witnessed outbreak of dengue cases, which is why, the health department is taking more precautions. In 2021, the state had reported 20,749 dengue cases, which was 10.7% of the cases reported in the country in that year. Since, dengue cases are being reported round the year, it has been declared as a perennial disease with seasonal increase during monsoon. Also, it has been made as notifiable diseases under the Epidemic Diseases Act for its effective monitoring and control of the disease.
