Archive · 30 Jul 2025
Chandigarh Hospitals Prepared for Rising Dengue Cases
Chandigarh is working hard to stop the spread of dengue fever, a disease spread by mosquitoes.
They're setting up special hospital areas, spraying chemicals, and checking for mosquito breeding spots.
People are encouraged to use mosquito nets and get rid of standing water.
If you get sick, watch out for serious signs like bleeding.
Doctors also check your blood for important changes.
Chandigarh health department is actively controlling mosquito breeding.
Dengue wards with dedicated beds are set up at major hospitals.
Teams monitor the city for field activities, including spraying and fumigation.
Preventive measures include mosquito nets and eliminating standing water.
Monitoring hemoglobin and hematocrit is more important than platelet count.
- Who
- Health officials, residents, and patients in Chandigarh.
- What
- Health department is working to prevent mosquito-borne diseases, particularly dengue fever.
- When
- During the monsoon season.
- Where
- Chandigarh and Panchkula.
- Why
- To control mosquito breeding and prevent the spread of dengue fever and other vector-borne diseases.
- Disease
- Dengue fever
- Location
- Chandigarh, Panchkula
- Preventive Measures
- Spraying, fumigation, mosquito nets, eliminate standing water
- Symptoms
- Fever, headache, body rash, aches and pains
- Testing Facilities
- GMSH-16, GMCH-32 and PGI
