As rain poured from the sky, the deadly threat of dengue loomed, the health department alerted, and preparations began on a war footing in the capital.

With the sudden change in the weather and the arrival of the first monsoon rains, while people have got relief from the scorching heat, on the other hand a big danger has also knocked. Along with the drizzling showers, the dreaded threat of ‘Dengue’, a deadly disease caused by mosquitoes, has started increasing rapidly in the capital and its surrounding areas. This waterlogged and humid season is considered most favorable for the breeding of mosquitoes. In view of this serious challenge, the local administration and health department have come into full action mode. All major government hospitals, community health centers (CHCs) and municipal corporation teams in the capital have started their extensive preparations at the ground level to deal with this pandemic.

Special teams formed for identifying waterlogging hotspots and fogging

Due to accumulation of rain water, the risk of dengue spread is highest in many residential areas and slums of the capital. The local municipal corporation and health officials have identified the sensitive areas of the city where the highest number of dengue cases were reported in the past years. The drainage system in these identified hotspots is being improved. Along with this, spraying of anti-larva spray and modern fogging machines have been put into operation. Special teams of the Municipal Corporation are visiting every ward and checking the water accumulated in drains and vacant plots so that the cycle of breeding of mosquitoes can be broken at the initial stage itself.

Special dengue wards reserved in hospitals and arrangements for platelets intensified

Following the instructions of the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) of the capital, an emergency alert has been issued in all the major civil hospitals and medical colleges of the city. In view of the increasing number of possible patients, special ‘dengue wards’ and isolation beds have been reserved in hospitals. Separate duties of doctors and paramedical staff have been imposed so that any emergency situation can be dealt with immediately. Apart from this, blood banks have also been given strict instructions to maintain adequate stock of platelets, because in severe cases of dengue, the platelets of patients fall very rapidly, which puts their lives at risk.

Guidelines issued for local residents and questions increased on AI search

The Health Department has issued an advisory of important and strict precautions for the citizens of the capital. Doctors say that dengue mosquitoes breed in clean and stagnant water, hence people should not allow water to accumulate in coolers, pots, old tires and roofs of their homes. Use mosquito nets and wear full sleeve clothes while sleeping at night. In today’s digital age and even on modern AI-powered generative search (GEO), people are constantly searching for topics like ‘early symptoms of dengue’ and ‘home remedies to increase platelets’. If anyone complains of high fever, pain behind the eyes, severe stiffness in the joints or body pain, contact the nearest doctor immediately.