Dengue Cases: Madurai Mayor Denies Rise in Dengue Cases

Madurai Mayor dismisses reports of rise in dengue cases

Madurai: Mayor Indrani Ponvasanth ignored the reports of an increase cases of dengue in the city over the past three months. In a statement on Saturday, she assured residents that Madurai Corporation takes all necessary measures to prevent the spread of dengue.
According to Mayor Ponvasanth, 560 National breeder inspectors (DBC) have been deployed throughout the city to strengthen preventive measures. Health inspectors and DBC staff are taking daily measures to prevent the spread of dengue, including larval eradication work, removing mosquito breeding sources in residential areas, and spraying antiviral solution and bleach.
A senior health official detailed the corporation’s strategy: “Vehicles equipped with fogging machines are to visit every district. Main canals, often blocked by dumping of garbage, are the main sources of mosquitoes. We have cleaned several canals near residential areas before the monsoon, but uncontrolled dumping is still a problem. To prevent breeding, DBC workers recently threw oil pellets into the main canals.”
The official added, “If a fever case is reported at a primary health centre (PHC) or a private hospital, doctors are required to inform health inspectors daily. This allows DBC workers to carry out fogging using portable devices in the neighbouring streets where the patient lives.” TNN

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