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CHENNAI: The Public Health Branch has appointed nodal officers in all districts to monitor dengue fever following an increase in the number of cases in the neighboring state of Kerala, as well as 39 in Tamil Nadu. According to data from the National Vector Animal Disease Control Program, 1,655 dengue cases and one dengue-related death occurred in Tamil Nadu between January and July. For example, the authorities have intensified mosquito control measures in all districts. in the state.
Meanwhile, data from the NVBDCP show that 2,564 dengue cases and 15 deaths were reported in Kerala, with neighboring Karnataka reporting 1,671 cases in the same period. The Public Health Branch and the District Administration Office also recruited workers for the nebulization operation and other vector control measures across the state. Expressing to express Dr. K Kolandaswamy, Director of Public Health, said: "We have given instructions to focus on domestic breeding sources. We recruited workers in these farms and appointed nodal officers in all districts to monitor fever cases so as not to miss any cases of dengue fever. "
" We also started fever management protocols for doctors and nurses in all hospitals. In addition, instructions have been given to focus on the elimination of unwanted waste and containers, which are breeding grounds for dengue mosquitoes. We are trying to control cases, hopefully, this year, "added Kolandaswamy.The official also said that last year, the water shortage also contributed to the dengue epidemic in the state, but this year, most water plans are full of excess water, officials expect not to repeat last year.
"The water scarcity was problematic last year as households stored water in barrels and other containers. These are the breeding sources of dengue mosquitoes. But, this year, with excess water in the water mbades and also as we wait for the monsoon, there will not be much of a problem, "said Kolandaswamy. 23,294 cases of dengue fever and 65 deaths were reported in Tamil Nadu, the largest number of cases and deaths in the country.In Kerala, 19,994 cases and 37 deaths were reported while in Karnataka, the figures were 17,844 cases and 10 deaths.
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