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Bengal Reports Over 4,000 Dengue Cases, Down 50% This Year
Bengal has reported more than 4,000 dengue cases this year.
That is about half as many as were reported at the same time last year.
There are currently 148 active cases.
Many wards in Kolkata have not reported any cases.
Chakdah and Nawda recorded the highest numbers mentioned.
Officials said people should not become careless because dengue season is still continuing.
Anyone with a high fever or fever lasting more than two days should be tested for free.
The government also said many people have received treatment through Ayushman Bharat and the state health scheme.
Bengal has recorded around 4,000 dengue cases so far this year, compared with more than 7,600 at the same time last year.
There are currently 148 active dengue cases, according to Suvendu Adhikari.
Sixty-one of Kolkata Municipal Corporation’s 144 wards have reported no dengue cases.
The highest case counts were reported in Chakdah in Nadia and Nawda in Murshidabad.
Officials urged continued vigilance, testing for persistent fever, and monitoring through at least October 15, with the health minister recommending vigilance until November.
- Who
- Suvendu Adhikari, Bengal’s health authorities, ASHA workers, and residents with fever are involved in the response.
- What
- Bengal has recorded around 4,000 dengue cases this year, about 50% fewer than at the same time last year, with 148 active cases.
- Where
- The cases were reported across Bengal, including Kolkata Municipal Corporation wards, Chakdah in Nadia, and Nawda in Murshidabad.
- When
- The figures were reported on Tuesday; officials advised vigilance until at least October 15, while the health minister recommended continuing it until November.
- Why
- Officials are urging continued vigilance because the dengue season is not over and cases are typically most intense in August and September.
Key facts
- Cases this year
- Around 4,000 positive dengue cases
- Cases last year
- More than 7,600 at the same time
- Active cases
- 148
- Kolkata wards without cases
- 61 of 144 Kolkata Municipal Corporation wards
- Highest reported locations
- Chakdah in Nadia: 11 cases; Nawda in Murshidabad: 9 cases
- Testing guidance
- People with high-grade fever or fever lasting more than two days should be tested immediately and free of cost
- Health-scheme beneficiaries
- 19,700 people had received treatment under Ayushman Bharat and Bengal’s health scheme, including 452 Bengal residents living outside the state
Quotes
Suvendu Adhikari
West Bengal chief minister speaking about dengue-season precautions
“Dengue cases are most intense in August and September, but we have to remain careful at least till October 15. The health minister, who is a doctor, has said vigilance should continue till November.”
telegraphindia.com
“Ayushman Bharat is popular for this reason. Across India, 38,000 private and government hospitals are empanelled under these two schemes.”
telegraphindia.com
Sources
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