The Tamil Nadu government has raised a red alert in three key districts—Chennai, Tiruvallur and Coimbatore—after a sharp jump in dengue cases over the last few weeks. Health officials are ramping up mosquito‑control work and preparing hospitals for a possible spike in fever‑related illnesses.
So far this year, the state has logged more than 15,000 dengue infections, according to the Directorate of Public Health. A sudden change in weather patterns has pushed the number of cases upward in recent days. The primary culprit is the Aedes aegypti mosquito that breeds in stagnant water.
Chennai leads the surge, with 3,665 confirmed dengue cases out of 12,264 patients who sought treatment for fever. Tiruvallur reports 1,171 dengue infections among 9,367 fever cases, while Coimbatore has recorded 1,278 dengue cases out of 7,998 fever patients. So far, eight dengue‑related deaths have been reported across the state.
Health Minister Ma. Subramanian told reporters that district health teams have been instructed to speed up preventive actions and raise public awareness. “We are launching special mosquito‑eradication drives and keeping hospitals on high alert,” he said. He also told the Joint Directors of Health Services to collaborate closely with local bodies to eliminate standing water in residential areas, inspect rooftop tanks, clean drains, and fumigate places that attract mosquitoes.
Health workers are also urging people to avoid places prone to mosquito breeding, such as ponds, streams and unused water containers. Doctors at both government and private hospitals have been asked to monitor patients with suspected dengue symptoms closely and diagnose early to prevent complications.
The health department has kicked off community awareness campaigns teaching residents how to keep their surroundings dry, dispose of unused containers, and use mosquito repellents and nets. With the northeast monsoon expected soon, officials warned that rain could create more stagnant water and increase mosquito numbers, making prevention even more critical.
Residents are asked to cooperate with health workers and report fever symptoms right away. Early testing and treatment can help keep the disease under control.
Source: ianslive
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