Nagpur: Following a spike in dengue and chikungunya cases within Nagpur city, the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) has conducted a survey of 2,78,407 houses across covering a population of over 11 lakh in the city so far and detected dengue larvae at 7,722 of them. This has sparked a major increase in dengue and chikungunya cases within the city. The survey is being conducted from August 2.
The NMC survey also found 11,062 persons having fever and collected blood samples of 432 persons.
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In response, the Health Department of NMC is actively working to curb the spread of these diseases. The department has mobilized 50 employees from the Solid Waste Management Department for extensive fogging and spraying operations, claimed a press release of NMC.
Additionally, GPS trackers have been installed on 10 fogging vehicles to enhance monitoring and effectiveness. Fogging will be carried out twice daily, in the morning and evening, and will be overseen from the Atal Bihari Vajpayee City Operation Centre. Special attention is being given to the Dharampeth zone, where dengue and chikungunya cases are particularly prevalent.
Additional Medical Officers have been appointed at the zonal level to manage preventive measures and address suspected and confirmed cases of the diseases. On Friday alone, 32,512 houses were surveyed by Asha volunteers as part of an ongoing campaign to identify and address potential mosquito breeding sites and fever patients. In total, around 1,000 Asha volunteers are actively engaged in this effort.
Municipal Commissioner and Administrator Dr. Abhijit Chaudhary has urged for maintaining cleanliness to prevent mosquito breeding. Residents are advised to ensure that no water is left standing around their homes, as stagnant water is a breeding ground for dengue mosquitoes. Regularly changing water in coolers and pots, and seeking immediate medical advice in the event of fever, are also critical steps in controlling the outbreak.
