The ongoing anti-dengue operations at Thalarkulam near Mukkudal in the district have been intensified after good number of children from this sleepy hamlet has been diagnosed with the fever.
As mysterious fever started haunting the villagers, the Department of Public Health which initially denied the affected families’ charge of dengue outbreak in the village was forced to admit it following sudden spurt in the influx of fresh cases with dengue symptoms from Thalarkulam. Subsequently, anti-dengue operations were intensified in the village.
While the sanitary workers mobilised from various rural local bodies were involved in cleaning the garbage, especially discarded containers, and draining stagnant water providing breeding ground for mosquito.
Officials attached to the departments of public health and revenue, who have camped in the village, have intensified their anti-dengue operations through fogging and source reduction, in which larvicidal agents are being poured in the waterbodies which act as the potential breeding grounds for mosquito. Distribution of ‘nilavembu kudineer’ to the residents is going on.
The public are being urged to use mosquito nets and the repellent creams to protect them from mosquitobite.
“The line of treatment for dengue is being explained to the public and hence, the situation is totally under control. There is no need for panic as no fresh dengue case has been reported,” a revenue department official said.
Dean, TVMCH, K. Sithy Athiya Munavarah, said four patients from various parts of the district, who were suffering from fever, were admitted to the hospital on Wednesday.
“If they are found to be suffering from dengue based on the blood analysis report we’ll get tomorrow (Thursday), then they’ll get shifted to the special ward, where they will undergo appropriate treatment until they are completely cured,” Dr. Sithy said.
