Focus on High Burden States to Check Dengue, Create 24/7 Helpline Number: Nadda to Officials
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Focus on High Burden States to Check Dengue, Create 24/7 Helpline Number: Nadda to Officials

News 18  

Union Health Minister J P Nadda on Wednesday insisted focusing on high burden states and regions where outbreaks of dengue are frequently reported and directed the officials to create a 24/7 central helpline number for dengue prevention and awareness. Nadda, who chaired a high-level meeting to review the dengue situation across the country, directed AIIMS and all central government hospitals to have dedicated dengue wards fully equipped with trained manpower, drugs and other logistics. Nadda urged the officials to primarily focus on high burden states and regions where outbreaks are frequently reported. The minister directed the officials to create a 24/7 central helpline number for dengue prevention and awareness, and support for queries on the symptoms, treatment protocols and help during emergency situation.

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Urban Development Minister Highlights Dengue Awareness, Calls for Action
2 months, 1 week ago

Urban Development Minister Highlights Dengue Awareness, Calls for Action

Hindustan Times  

Urban development minister AK Sharma chaired a meeting to discuss dengue awareness and control measures. The meeting focused on addressing water stagnation issues, implementing preventive measures, and raising public awareness. Key officials from the health department, urban local bodies, and RWA (Resident Welfare Association) officials were present to provide updates and discuss strategies for dengue prevention and control.

Initiate strict measures to check spread of dengue, MA&UD principal secretary directs officials
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Initiate strict measures to check spread of dengue, MA&UD principal secretary directs officials

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: In the wake of the increasing cases of dengue in GHMC limits, MA&UD principal secretary Dana Kishore urged the officials to initiate proper measures to check the spread of the disease. Dana Kishore directed the officials to take strict measures to check the spread of vector-borne diseases like dengue, malaria, chikungunya which spread through mosquito bite. The principal secretary …

As dengue cases spike, Centre tells states to be vigilant
4 months, 3 weeks ago

As dengue cases spike, Centre tells states to be vigilant

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: As dengue cases are seeing a huge spike in India, especially in Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu, Union Health Ministry on Friday held a high-level inter-ministerial review meeting and asked the states to be vigilant to contain the dengue outbreak. Chairing the high-level review meeting on the dengue situation and preparedness status in nine high-burden states, including Delhi, …

Karnataka Government Launches Comprehensive Dengue Control Measures
5 months, 1 week ago

Karnataka Government Launches Comprehensive Dengue Control Measures

Deccan Chronicle  

Mangaluru: In response to the dengue situation in Karnataka, the state government has issued a directive outlining comprehensive measures to prevent and control the spread. It also mandates the creation of similar Control Rooms/War Rooms in all districts and the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike to monitor and collect data on dengue cases in their respective areas. This task force will …

MP criticises State government for ‘non-preparedness to face dengue’
5 months, 2 weeks ago

MP criticises State government for ‘non-preparedness to face dengue’

The Hindu  

Jagadish Shettar, MP, criticised the State government saying it was not prepared enough to face the spread of dengue. Speaking to reporters after a visit to the district civil hospital in Belagavi, Mr. Shettar said that he felt that the measures being taken to contain the epidemic were not adequate. “I would urge the State government to face the public …

BJP seeks declaration of medical emergency in Karnataka over rising dengue cases
5 months, 2 weeks ago

BJP seeks declaration of medical emergency in Karnataka over rising dengue cases

Deccan Chronicle  

BENGALURU: Following the death of 11 year old boy Gagan, a resident of Bengaluru city owing to suspected dengue on Friday and the State unit of Bharatiya Janata Party on Saturday urged the State Government to declare a ‘medical emergency situation.’ Lok Sabha member C.N. Manjunath, at a press conference in Bengaluru, asked the State Government to constitute a task …

In Tamil Nadu, DPH urges health officials to diligently follow guidelines to prevent spread of dengue
7 months, 1 week ago

In Tamil Nadu, DPH urges health officials to diligently follow guidelines to prevent spread of dengue

The Hindu  

The Directorate of Public Health and Preventive Medicine has asked district health officers to strictly follow the district action plan to control and prevent dengue. In a letter to district health officials, the Director of Public Health, T.S. He issued instructions that the guidelines on collection of reports of fever from government and private hospitals; vector surveillance methods; activities to …

Karnataka Health Department calls for preventive measures to check spread of dengue
2 years, 4 months ago

Karnataka Health Department calls for preventive measures to check spread of dengue

The Hindu  

Concerned over the rapid spurt in dengue and chikungunya cases in the State, especially in urban areas, Principal Secretary T.K. Anil Kumar has written to the Urban Development Department, BBMP, heads of all urban local bodies, zilla panchayat CEOs, and all district health officials seeking their cooperation in controlling the spread of the vector-borne diseases. In a letter addressed to …

Central teams sent to 9 states, UTs reporting high number of dengue cases
3 years, 1 month ago

Central teams sent to 9 states, UTs reporting high number of dengue cases

India TV News  

The Union health ministry has sent teams of experts to nine states and union territories, which are reporting a high number of dengue cases, to support them in public health measures for control and management of the disease. Mandaviya had directed the ministry to extend help to states and union territories that have a high incidence of dengue cases, the …

Amid dengue surge, Centre directs states to focus on preventative measures
3 years, 3 months ago

Amid dengue surge, Centre directs states to focus on preventative measures

India Today  

In the wake of dengue fever outbreak in Uttar Pradesh and other states, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare secretary Rajesh Bhushan has written to states and UTs for prevention and control of vector-borne diseases. In a letter addressed to chief secretaries and administrators of all states and UTs, Rajesh Bhushan said it is imperative that vector-borne diseases are brought …

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