New Delhi: Despite Delhi battling an increase in covid infections, the city has also been tasked with increasing the number of dengue cases. The Arvind Kejriwal-led government said that despite being “fully prepared” to contain infections and other vector-borne diseases, the last few months have seen a moderate increase in dengue cases in Delhi.Also read – Follow these home remedies and yoga asanas to cure dengue
Government data shows that more than 140 dengue cases have been reported in the national capital so far this year, including 32 in June. In Delhi, 23 cases of dengue were reported in January, 16 in February, 22 in March, 20 in April and 30 in May, the civic report said.
“The Delhi government and all agencies in Delhi are fully prepared to prevent vector-borne diseases like malaria and dengue. Today, the matter was discussed at length with Union Health Minister @mansukhmandviya and other state health ministers, ”Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia said in a tweet on Friday.
The Delhi government and all agencies in Delhi are preparing for the outbreak of vector-borne diseases like dengue and malaria.
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– Manish Sisodia (msisodia) July 8, 2022
Dengue cases in Delhi: A look at the main numbers
- The number of dengue cases reported in Delhi this year had risen to 143 by July 2. According to the Delhi Municipal Corporation (MCD), no deaths have been reported so far.
- The number of dengue cases reported in Delhi between January 1 and July 2 last year was 36. The figure was 20 in 2020, 26 in 2019, 33 in 2018 and 60 in 2017, the report said.
- Cases of vector-borne diseases are usually reported between July and November, but that period can be extended to mid-December. Civil officials said dengue cases were reported earlier this year due to favorable weather conditions for the origin of mosquitoes.
- Last year, 9,613 dengue cases were reported in the national capital, the highest since 2015, with 23 deaths, the highest since 2016.
What the Center said on the rise in dengue cases
Union Minister Mansukh Mandvia called on the states to launch ‘Jana Abhiyan’ or public campaign with ‘Log Participation’ (Lok Bhagidari) to encourage and engage citizens and communities to ensure that mosquitoes do not breed in the neighborhood.
Mandvia, who reviewed preparations for the prevention and control of vector-borne diseases with 13 high-burden states, said in a video conference that “log partnership” was important to launch a ‘mass campaign’ for vector control and eradication, a health ministry statement said. .
The 13 high-burden states include Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal, Jharkhand, Maharashtra, Punjab, Rajasthan, Tripura, Delhi, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha and Tamil Nadu, the statement said.
Symptoms of dengue
- Pain in muscles, joints or bones
- Spots
- headache
- Nausea and vomiting
- Eye pain
- Feeling tired
- Bleeding from the nose or gums
Fighting Dengue: Caution
- Maintain cleanliness around
- Avoid storing water in covered containers and unused household items
- Maintain proper disposal of waste
- Wear full sleeves
- Use of natural mosquito repellents
Brief: As many as 143 cases of dengue have been reported in Delhi till July 2, according to government figures. The Delhi government has said it is ready to stop the spread of dengue.
