Jaipur: Untimely rains have alarmed the health authorities as they believe the rains will increase the window period of mosquito borne diseases. Several parts of the state received rains in the past few days creating breeding ground for mosquitoes.
The rains have led to fear of a spike in dengue cases, with the health department deciding to intensify the door-to-door campaign in the affected parts of the state and the areas which are vulnerable for the mosquito-borne diseases.
“More than 200 teams are conducting surveys of houses and checking if water is stored on the rooftop or in the surroundings where mosquitoes can breed. They are conducting anti-larvae activities,” said Dr Jagdish Soni, chief medical health officer (Kota). The health department has recorded the highest number of cases of dengue in Kota in 10 days in the state.
According to the health department officials, the female aedes aegypti usually becomes infected with the dengue virus when it takes a blood meal from a person during the acute febrile (viremia) phase of dengue illness.
“The more infected female aedes aegypti mosquitoes, the more will be the chances of spread of the dengue in the area. Dengue virus is transmitted by infected female mosquito bites to a healthy person making him infected with dengue. The cycle of dengue continues through this process,” said a health department official.
He said that the current period is conducive for the breeding of mosquitoes and there is a need to prevent the breeding of the mosquitoes and rains have made it even more favourable for the mosquitoes to breed.
In the state, 26% of the dengue cases reported in 2023 (January 1 to September 22) were tested positive from September 12 to 22.
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The rains have led to fear of a spike in dengue cases, with the health department deciding to intensify the door-to-door campaign in the affected parts of the state and the areas which are vulnerable for the mosquito-borne diseases.
“More than 200 teams are conducting surveys of houses and checking if water is stored on the rooftop or in the surroundings where mosquitoes can breed. They are conducting anti-larvae activities,” said Dr Jagdish Soni, chief medical health officer (Kota). The health department has recorded the highest number of cases of dengue in Kota in 10 days in the state.
According to the health department officials, the female aedes aegypti usually becomes infected with the dengue virus when it takes a blood meal from a person during the acute febrile (viremia) phase of dengue illness.
“The more infected female aedes aegypti mosquitoes, the more will be the chances of spread of the dengue in the area. Dengue virus is transmitted by infected female mosquito bites to a healthy person making him infected with dengue. The cycle of dengue continues through this process,” said a health department official.
He said that the current period is conducive for the breeding of mosquitoes and there is a need to prevent the breeding of the mosquitoes and rains have made it even more favourable for the mosquitoes to breed.
In the state, 26% of the dengue cases reported in 2023 (January 1 to September 22) were tested positive from September 12 to 22.
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The health minister of Kerala, Veena George, has warned of a potential dengue outbreak due to intermittent rains. Although precautionary measures have been taken, there is still a threat of spread if adequate precautions are not continued. The key to prevention is reducing mosquito breeding at the source. The health department, along with local bodies and NGOs, is engaged in source reduction activities. The minister has urged people to maintain a clean environment and private hospitals have been instructed to report any increase in fever cases. In Tamil Nadu and Delhi, similar efforts are being made to control dengue.
The health minister of Kerala, Veena George, has warned of a potential dengue outbreak due to intermittent rains. Although precautionary measures have been taken, there is still a threat of spread if adequate precautions are not continued. The key to prevention is reducing mosquito breeding at the source. The health department, along with local bodies and NGOs, is engaged in source reduction activities. The minister has urged people to maintain a clean environment and private hospitals have been instructed to report any increase in fever cases. In Tamil Nadu and Delhi, similar efforts are being made to control dengue.
Delhi: Mosquito breeding found at 83 of 197 police stations
A recent inspection by the Municipal Corporation of Delhi found mosquito breeding on 83 premises out of 197 police stations. The inspections were carried out as part of an effort to control mosquito-borne diseases in the capital. The MCD has issued legal notices and fines to violators, and implemented measures such as spraying insecticides and introducing larva-eating fish. However, the civic body has not released its weekly dengue report for almost 50 days.
A recent inspection by the Municipal Corporation of Delhi found mosquito breeding on 83 premises out of 197 police stations. The inspections were carried out as part of an effort to control mosquito-borne diseases in the capital. The MCD has issued legal notices and fines to violators, and implemented measures such as spraying insecticides and introducing larva-eating fish. However, the civic body has not released its weekly dengue report for almost 50 days.
Chennai: Defunct Adyar park fountain turns breeding ground for mosquitoes
A defunct water fountain in a park in Chennai has become a breeding ground for mosquitoes. Residents have reported seeing hundreds of larvae in the stagnant water. The fountain has been non-functional for two months, and residents are calling for the water to be drained and the fountain temporarily closed. The park is popular among residents, and the local Residents Welfare Association has lodged a complaint with the MLA. The MLA has promised to have the fountain fixed if it is not working.
A defunct water fountain in a park in Chennai has become a breeding ground for mosquitoes. Residents have reported seeing hundreds of larvae in the stagnant water. The fountain has been non-functional for two months, and residents are calling for the water to be drained and the fountain temporarily closed. The park is popular among residents, and the local Residents Welfare Association has lodged a complaint with the MLA. The MLA has promised to have the fountain fixed if it is not working.
