As the rain gains strength, the number of fever cases reported from the district is showing a gradual increase. In all, 14,790 fever cases have been reported in the district during the last one month. As many as 775 persons have been admitted in various hospitals. There was a sharp increase in fever cases in the last week of May, according to Health Department statistics.
Twelve dengue and six leptospirosis cases were reported in the district in May. With this, the number of dengue cases reported in the district this year reached 50 and leptospirosis cases 23.
According to health officials, the epidemics prevalence rate is more than that of last year’s rate during the same period. The spurt in fever cases even before monsoon has created concern.
Apart from dengue and leptospirosis, the officials are keeping vigil on Influenza A (H1N1) also. Though no Influenza A (H1N1) case has been reported from the district so far this year, 98 cases were reported last year. Eight persons died.
Jaundice is another threat looming large in the district. So far 152 jaundice cases have been reported from many parts of the district including Guruvayur and Veloopadam.
Meanwhile, the Health Department has started cleaning operations in the district. There is sufficient stock of medicines in hospitals and primary health centres, according to sources.
Health Department officials have requested the public to keep their surroundings clean and avoid drinking contaminated water.
Mounting garbage dumps have been causing concern in the district. In the absence of an effective waste management system, people are dumping garbage on road and at street corners.
