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Monsoon Alert: State Tackles Mosquito-Borne Diseases
17 Jul
Summary
- Over 94 lakh blood samples collected to detect malaria early.
- Special testing centers established for dengue and chikungunya diagnosis.
- More than 29 lakh mosquito breeding sites have been eliminated.
With the onset of the monsoon season, the state health department has initiated a comprehensive campaign to combat mosquito-borne illnesses.
Extensive efforts include collecting over 94 lakh blood samples for malaria detection, identifying 486 positive cases which received free treatment. Special testing centers for dengue and chikungunya are operational in 42 medical college-affiliated hospitals, having tested thousands of serum samples.
Health teams are conducting widespread house-to-house surveillance, with over 19,500 teams covering a population of more than 6.51 crore. This initiative has led to the elimination of over 29 lakh mosquito breeding sites and fogging in more than 3 lakh households. Larvivorous fish have also been introduced at nearly 5,000 waterlogged locations.
In high-risk areas, specific villages in 24 districts have received insecticide treatment. The department has secured adequate stocks of necessary medicines and insecticides. Awareness campaigns are ongoing, and the situation is closely monitored daily, weekly, and monthly.
