Dengue: 21 cases reported in a week in Gurugram, 13 hotspots identified

During the past week, 21 cases of dengue fever were reported from all districts that took Tally to 53 cases this year, with more than 50% of the total cases reported from Wazirabad, said the Ministry of Health officials.

With this, the total number of dengue fever cases has exceeded counting 52 reported in 2020 and 22 reported in 2019, in the midst of the Ministry of Health increasing concerns over the possibility of a surge in disease during the celebration season. Officials said that cases tended to increase due to the entry of migration populations for the next few weeks and improved social interaction.

Dr. Virender Yadav, the head of the Gurugram medical officer, said that “cases of dengue fever will continue to increase this year and we tend to reach the peak in early November. Usually, around this time this year, many people from various countries come to Gurugram for delivery , routine maintenance and immunization. We keep the watch close to such a population along with a focus spray and residual spray in the area along the border. “

Gurugram City corporate officials (MCG) said they obeyed the direction issued by the Ministry of Health to carry out anti-larval activities.

“All supervision for anti-vector operations borne, including fogging, carried out by the Ministry of Health. Based on their direction, the MCG team was sent to various parts of the city for such activities,” A senior MCG official for this problem.

The Ministry of Health has asked local institutions to ensure that fogging is carried out regularly at the identified hotspots, along with the entire city.

So far, Gurugram has reported two malaria cases. There are no cases of Chikungunya have been reported this year until now.

Yadav said that the district assignment unit will meet next week to assess the situation and identify more hotspots for increased supervision. So far, the Ministry of Health has identified 13 hotspots in the city, from which cases of dengue fever have been reported.

According to the Ministry of Health, nearly 50% of Dengue cases this year has been reported from Wazirabad, with Palam Vihar, Barai, Jharsa Village and Kanhai colonies, among others, are also identified as hotspots.

On September 15, the State Health Department asked all districts to increase supervision by increasing the collection of samples for dengue and malaria fever in the Outpatient Department (OPD) and the corners of the flu in the primary health center and public health center and testing the people day to give the outbreak. All multi-purpose health workers have also been instructed to reduce anti-larval sources and steps in urban and urban areas, especially in districts side by side with the National Capital Region (NCR).

The district health department official said they had increased supervision for dengue fever and malaria for the past few weeks. The district health department has also begun to filter in areas located in Borders with other states and districts.

Yadav also urges people who show symptoms to immediately consult a doctor and do not treat themselves, which can cause further complications.