Fever cases are on the rise in the district, with several people falling prey to dengue, which is also called ‘break bone fever’.
In the past two months, as many as 20 persons died from viral fever in various parts of the district, with health and medical officials calling for greater awareness about cleanliness and clean drinking water.
Koppula Pramila, 25, from Nayudupeta, died from dengue recently, after her condition deteriorated owing to pregnancy. Earlier, she was rushed to a hospital at Srikalahasti and she showed signs of improvement following treatment. However, fever struck again after she was brought home. Even though she was rushed to a hospital in Tirupati, she died while undergoing treatment.
Preventive measures
Nellore MP Mekapati Rajamohan Reddy took the issue to the notice of Medical and Health Minister Kamineni Srinivasa Rao, stating that nearly 20 persons had died from fevers in the past two months, and that the situation warranted immediate preventive measures like eradication of mosquito menace and supply of clean drinking water. Mr. Reddy also demanded that the Health Department and local bodies initiate efforts at the ground level for controlling vector-borne diseases.
A few days ago, one Sumalatha fell ill with viral fever at Kavali.
After her condition deteriorated, she was rushed to Chennai after preliminary treatment at a hospital in Nellore. Despite the best efforts, her life could not be saved.
The situation is no better in Atmakur, Sangam and Anantasagaram areas in the district where nearly 10 deaths were reported in the past few weeks.
Quite a few fever cases are being reported at the Obulareddy Primary Health Centre at Tada .
20 deaths reported in last two months
