Mosquito-borne diseases like dengue, malaria and chikungunya affect thousands of people every year in Delhi. While the effect of malaria is gradually decreasing, dengue is still proving to be the most deadly. According to experts, its biggest threat is looming over children and youth. According to the latest report of the Health Department, dengue cases are increasing continuously in the capital. So far this year, 315 patients have been confirmed and on an average more than 20 new cases are being reported every week. Officials estimate that the infection may spread more rapidly in the coming days, which may make the situation more worrying.
Continuous increase in infection
According to the latest report of the Health Department, so far this year 315 cases of dengue have been reported and on an average more than 20 new patients are being found per week. Last week itself, 24 new cases were registered. Experts say that due to monsoon season and water accumulation in many places, mosquito breeding sites have increased, due to which the infection is spreading rapidly.
Malaria is also a cause of concern
Along with dengue, 148 cases of malaria have also been registered so far. The continuously increasing cases have further increased the concern of the health department.
Prevention is the only effective solution
Doctors say that to prevent dengue and malaria, people should not allow water to accumulate in and around their homes. It is necessary to change the water in coolers and pots from time to time, wear full-sleeved clothes and use mosquito nets.
Delhi Municipal Corporation and Health Department have claimed to intensify the anti-larva spray campaign. Corporation officials say that it is difficult to control this disease without the cooperation of the public.
Professor Dr. Jugal Kishore, Director of Community Medicine Department of Safdarjung Hospital, said that there are four different strains of dengue. After getting infected with one strain, antibodies are formed against it, so the same strain does not cause infection the second time. But when the infection of another strain occurs for the second time, the body has to fight the new virus. Similarly, infection occurs from different strains in the third and fourth time as well. Older people develop antibodies against all strains of dengue over time. On the other hand, children and youth do not develop immunity against all four viruses, so dengue proves to be more fatal for them.
Action by the Municipal Administration
Inspection of more than two crore 53 lakh houses till August 9.
Mosquito breeding confirmed in 1.14 lakh houses.
More than 85 thousand challans issued against violators.
Medicine sprayed in more than 7 lakh houses.
Danger increased due to waterlogging
After the recent rains in the capital, the problem of waterlogging in many areas has increased the trouble of the people. Stagnant water in areas like Begumpur, Singhu Village, Kiradi, Nangloi, Mundka and Narela in northwest Delhi has further increased the risk of dengue, malaria and chikungunya.
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