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Dengue and Malaria Cases Nearly Triple in Delhi
Delhi has seen many more dengue and malaria cases in September than earlier in the year.
Dengue is now reported in 597 people, while malaria is reported in 214 people.
Mosquitoes can multiply in water that is left standing after the rains.
Doctors say fever in children should be watched carefully because these illnesses can look like a normal viral infection.
Parents should seek medical help if a child has serious vomiting, stomach pain, unusual sleepiness, breathing trouble, bleeding or very little urine.
A child feeling better after a fever falls does not always mean the illness is over.
Doctors also advise good hydration and avoiding aspirin or ibuprofen unless a doctor recommends them.
The Municipal Corporation of Delhi is checking homes and taking action against mosquito-breeding conditions.
Delhi recorded 597 dengue cases and 214 malaria cases through September 26, according to Municipal Corporation of Delhi data.
September accounted for 286 dengue cases and 124 malaria cases, with 85 dengue and 29 malaria cases reported in the final week.
The increase occurred during the post-monsoon period, when stagnant water can promote mosquito breeding.
No dengue- or malaria-related deaths have been reported in Delhi this year.
The civic body conducted more than 3.03 crore house visits and detected mosquito larvae in over 1.76 lakh homes.
- Who
- Delhi residents, especially children, are affected; the Municipal Corporation of Delhi is monitoring and controlling mosquito breeding.
- What
- Dengue and malaria cases rose sharply in September, nearly tripling from the figures recorded through August.
- Where
- Delhi, including areas covered by the Municipal Corporation of Delhi.
- When
- The figures cover the year through September 26, with September accounting for 286 dengue and 124 malaria cases.
- Why
- The rise occurred during the post-monsoon period, when stagnant water can increase mosquito breeding.
Key facts
- Dengue cases
- 597 reported in Delhi through September 26
- Malaria cases
- 214 reported in Delhi through September 26
- September cases
- 286 dengue cases and 124 malaria cases
- Latest weekly figures
- 85 dengue cases and 29 malaria cases in the week ending September 26
- Reported deaths
- No dengue- or malaria-related deaths this year
- Mosquito-control visits
- More than 3.03 crore house visits conducted through September 26
- Enforcement action
- 1,25,708 legal notices, 17,599 prosecutions and Rs 25.98 lakh in fines reported
Quotes
Dr Navin Bhatia
Consultant and Head of Paediatrics and PICU at PB Health, Gurugram
“With dengue and malaria cases rising across Delhi-NCR, parents should be particularly cautious when children develop fever. These infections can initially look like a routine viral illness, so it is important not to self-diagnose.”
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“A fall in fever does not always mean the child is recovering, particularly in dengue, where the period after the fever settles can be critical.”
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