More than 2,400 people have been infected by it dengue The news agency quoted an official of the health department in Madhya Pradesh so far this year as saying PTI on Sunday.
According to Dr Himanshu Jayaswar, State Program Officer for Control of Vector Borne Disease, 95 people suffering from dengue fever are currently undergoing treatment in various hospitals.
He said Mandsaur district has the highest number – 800 people – infected with the mosquito-borne disease. In addition, the admission rate of dengue patients in hospitals was around 20%.
Jabalpur has recorded the second highest (325 dengue cases) since January 1, the official said, adding that the remaining cases have been reported from state capital Bhopal, industrial hub Indore, Agar Malwa, Ratlam districts and other places. .
Regarding the death toll, he said four co-morbid patients have died so far due to the mosquito-borne viral infection.
“Anyone suffering from fever, body aches, rashes, joint pain or retro-orbital pain (back of the eye) should consult a doctor within 24 hours,” he said.
Jabalpur Municipal Corporation, one of the oldest municipal bodies of Madhya Pradesh is being fined ₹Another official said that a fine of Rs 200 has been imposed on the owners of the houses where larvae of mosquitoes spreading dengue have been found.
According to reports received from different parts of MP, medical teams and squads of municipal bodies were visiting dengue affected areas across the state and taking steps to destroy the larvae of such mosquitoes.
Taking suo motu cognizance of the reports of dengue outbreak in Jabalpur, the Madhya Pradesh Human Rights Commission has sought a reply from the Chief Secretary and Additional Chief Secretary (Health Services) within two weeks on August 26. State government to deal with this disease
Deputy Director of Public Relations of the Commission Ghanshyam Sirsam said on Sunday that the government’s reply is awaited. Dr Akhilesh Dubey, Malaria Officer of Bhopal district said that earlier dengue was mainly found in urban areas, but now it is being found in rural areas as well.
“Mosquitoes breed in water stored in items like coolers, plant pots and trays in urban areas. Since people in rural areas also now have these things, the infection is also being reported from there,” the official said.
He advised people to use mosquito nets while sleeping, wear full-sleeved clothes and change water in containers at homes every seven days.
With inputs from agencies.
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