New Delhi: With a total of 1,16,991 dengue cases reported across the country, the Union Health Ministry today rushed high level teams to 9 States and Union Territories reporting high caseload to support them in public health measures. These states/UTs are Haryana, Kerala, Punjab, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Delhi and Jammu & Kashmir.
Following a review meeting on the Dengue situation in Delhi on November 1, 2021, the Union Health Minister for Health and Family Welfare, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, had directed the Health Ministry to extend help to all the States/UTs having a high incidence of Dengue cases.
A significantly higher number of cases in some states are reported in October as compared to number of cases during the same period previous year. A total of 15 States/UTs are reporting their maximum cases in the current year; these states contribute 86% of the country’s total dengue cases till 31st October.
In view of this, Central teams comprising of experts have been sent to 9 States/UTs that are reporting more cases in October compared to September.
The teams are tasked to assist and support states to mount an effective public health response. The teams have been asked to report on status of vector control, availability of kits and medicines, early detection, availability and use of insecticides, status of anti-larval and anti-adult vector control measures etc. They will also brief the State Health authorities about their observations.
– global bihari bureau
