Gurgaon is in the grip of dengue menace, with the number of cases up
from 21 last week to 28 on Saturday. Doctors fear the number can rise
further, even though all the hospitals were put on high alert.
The doctors have advised people to take necessary precautions and take preventive measures.
“Out of 100, 60 patients come with complaints of cold and cough.
Since dengue usually strikes in this weather, people need to be more
careful about taking precautions,” said Dr BK Rajora, Chief Medical
Officer (CMO) at Civil Hospital, Gurgaon. Gurgaon News
To curb the spread of vector-borne diseases, the health department
has designated 30 teams to help in the prevention of breeding of
mosquitoes.
Large-scale breeding of mosquitoes during the rainy season is the
prime reason for the outbreak of dengue. Pools of water in potholes and
other open spaces are the breeding spots for dengue-spreading
mosquitoes.
“There are so many sectors where fumigation is required frequently.
The sectors where there are lots of trees are more prone to attracting
mosquitoes,” said Malavika Tiwari, a resident of Sector 14.
With bacterial infections and vector-borne diseases like malaria on
the rise as well, the best cure is to maintain hygiene and cleanliness
and ensure that surroundings are conducive to protection against such
diseases.
