Archive · 22 Sep 2026
Agnimitra Paul Urges Dengue Tests After 48 Hours Fever
Agnimitra Paul led a campaign to help people avoid dengue.
She said anyone with a fever lasting more than two days should get tested.
Government health centres and hospitals reportedly have dengue testing kits.
She also asked people not to rely only on paracetamol.
Ward 6 in north Kolkata has had the most dengue cases in the city this year.
Kolkata has recorded 539 cases across 16 wards.
Officials said the number is lower than last year, but they still want to prevent every case.
Residents were told to keep places clean and stop water from collecting.
Officials warned that dengue season could continue until at least October 15.
Agnimitra Paul urged people with fever lasting more than 48 hours to seek dengue testing at government health centres.
Paul led a dengue-awareness rally in Ward 6 of the Kolkata Municipal Corporation, covering parts of Cossipore and Chitpore.
Ward 6 has recorded 54 dengue cases this year, the highest among KMC wards.
KMC has recorded 539 dengue cases this year, 46 fewer than during the same period last year.
Officials warned residents to prevent stagnant water, maintain cleanliness and remain vigilant through at least October 15.
- Who
- Urban development minister Agnimitra Paul, Kolkata Municipal Corporation officials, police and cleaning staff took part in the awareness drive.
- What
- Officials urged residents to seek dengue tests after fevers lasting more than 48 hours and to prevent stagnant water.
- When
- The awareness drive took place on Monday; officials said vigilance is needed until at least October 15.
- Where
- The drive took place in Ward 6 of Kolkata Municipal Corporation, covering parts of Cossipore and Chitpore in north Kolkata.
- Why
- The campaign aimed to encourage early dengue detection and reduce mosquito-breeding sites through cleanliness and water-control measures.
- Dengue cases this year
- 539 cases have been recorded across Kolkata Municipal Corporation wards.
- Change from last year
- The total is 46 fewer cases, an almost 8% decline from the corresponding period last year.
- Highest-case ward
- Ward 6 has recorded 54 cases, the highest among KMC wards.
- Affected wards
- Dengue cases have been reported from 16 KMC wards.
- Testing advice
- People with fever lasting more than 48 hours were urged to visit government health centres or hospitals for testing.
- Recent trend in Ward 6
- No fresh cases were reported there during the two weeks before the awareness drive, according to a senior official.
- Seasonal warning
- Officials said vigilance would be required at least until October 15.