Only 66 dengue cases reported this year

Sixty-six dengue cases have been reported till November 5 this year,while the number was as high as 292 last year. Though this is less as compared to 2012,the malaria wing of Chandigarh Administration’s Health department is conducting several field operations to further control the disease.

According to an official,“The moment we receive a report from the laboratories confirming the dengue cases,a home visit is made by the health workers. Spray operations and anti-larval activities are conducted in the area to stop the further transmission.”

“As part of preventive measures,coolers and other breeding points are being checked by health workers,” he added.

While giving advisory measures to people,an official said,“In case of fever,patients should take a prescription from a qualified doctor and blood test for malaria should be done for all fever cases. To facilitate the general public,free testing and treatment facility is available at all government dispensaries or hospitals for malaria.”