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Extensive rains, stagnant water create ideal breeding grounds for vector, water-borne diseases

Decrease attributed to series of activities, effective surveillance taken up by the GHMC

Unfortunately, the monsoon also lowers our immunity and brings with it a bevvy of diseases and dangers to our health. One needs to prepare in advance to be able to avoid these.

As many 113 dengue cases have been detected in the Khurda district since January, of which 103 cases were identified only in July, said public health director Niranjan Mishra here on Friday.

Sustained implementation of containment strategies and initiatives aimed at spreading awareness on vector-control measures yield results

GHMC has initiated an extensive disease control programme including mosquito control, anti-larval spraying and fogging, in addition to taking up measures to control mosquitoes in ponds, reservoirs and lakes in Hyderabad

Health officials urge people to focus on individual and household hygiene practices to keep seasonal ailments at bay

Chief Minister says State has reached elimination stage with regard to malaria; asks Additional Collectors to take responsibility of public health

Since January this year, only one malaria case and 39 dengue cases were reported in the city

Only 3 malaria and 346 dengue infections reported; increased awareness and GHMC’s proactive measures play key role

The standing water from heavy rains, overflowing reservoirs and rivers tend to create breeding sites for mosquitoes

Multi-pronged approach by GHMC coupled with extensive disinfectant drives due to Covid helps in controlling seasonal diseases

Says State govt's efforts to combat Covid have proved right