Dengue Cases on the Rise in Tamil Nadu’s Krishnagiri District: Health Teams Ramp Up Fight
Chennai, Sep 15: Dengue fever is making headlines in Tamil Nadu’s Krishnagiri district, with cases spiking and health officials jumping into action. To tackle this growing threat, teams are rolling out big anti-dengue drives, focusing on prevention to stop the virus from spreading further.
District Health Officer Dr. G. Ramesh Kumar shared the latest numbers: August saw 48 dengue cases, and the first two weeks of September added 27 more. "We used to spot just one or two cases a week last month," he said. "But now, we’re seeing over five every week. Shoolagiri reports eight cases, Hosur City Municipal Corporation has five, and Hosur town logs four."
To crush mosquito breeding spots—the main culprits behind dengue—authorities have hired 30 Domestic Breeding Checkers (DBC) workers for each of the district’s ten blocks. These teams hit the ground daily with fogging operations and chlorinate water tanks to kill larvae. They’re also setting up fever camps in high-risk zones and clearing junk from factories and schools that could turn into mosquito hideouts.
Dr. Ramesh Kumar highlighted 16 hotspot areas identified through tests. In these spots, fogging, health screenings, and community awareness drives run for three straight days. "Our mobile medical units visit 40 locations daily, and we organize 40-50 fever camps based on fresh reports," he explained. He urged residents to boil water before drinking, skip self-treatment, and head to government health centers right away if fever strikes.
Health workers collect blood samples to check for dengue along with other illnesses like leptospirosis, scrub typhus, hepatitis A, and typhoid. Looking back, last year was tougher—Krishnagiri recorded 173 dengue cases in August, 133 in September, and a whopping 707 for the full year. This year, the tally stands at 330 so far, including the recent August and September figures.
Dr. Ramesh Kumar pointed to local factors driving the surge. Areas like Hosur, Shoolagiri, and Rayakottai see more cases because many people travel daily to Bengaluru for jobs and business. "Thankfully, fewer dengue outbreaks in Bengaluru this year mean our numbers are holding steady or even dropping a bit," he noted.
As monsoon rains boost mosquito activity, staying vigilant is key. Health experts remind everyone to eliminate standing water around homes to keep dengue at bay in Tamil Nadu.
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