Constant spell of rains since two months has resulted in an alarming spurt in the number of patients suffering from viral fevers in the district, mostly from the western mandals with considerably wet climate. According to official figures, since June, the number of viral fever cases has crossed 400, including dengue, typhoid and malaria incidences. Though some casualties are getting reported, the officials are yet to confirm it.
In view of unprecedented cases of dengue cases last year with over 2,000 patients as per official records, including 30 casualties, the district medical and health wing has stepped up a massive awareness campaign since the start of July, concentrating on observance of dry days in all vulnerable panchayats in the district on every Friday, besides collecting of blood samples from suspect cases on every Tuesday.
District Coordinator of Health Services (DCHS) Dr Saralamma told the media that the sanitation drive in all panchayats was entrusted to the officials of the Rural Water Works, Panchayat Raj and the Health Departments.
“She appealed to the patients with symptoms of fevers to approach the government hospitals and shun visiting quacks and private clinics at the rural side.
District Coordinator of Health Services says special officers have been deputed to all villages vulnerable to viral fevers
