Dengue Outbreak in Manipur Reaches Alarming Levels
The dengue outbreak in Manipur has become a major concern with the health department confirming 1,195 positive cases and three deaths from January 1 to October 7. The Imphal West district has recorded the highest number of positive cases at 835, followed by Imphal East with 240 cases. The situation has become particularly dire in Imphal West, where 133 areas and villages have been affected by dengue.
Key Takeaways:
- The Imphal West district has recorded the highest number of positive dengue cases at 835, accounting for 70% of the total cases in Manipur.
- Imphal East has the second-highest number of cases with a total of 240, followed by Bishnupur with 33 affected areas.
- The health department has confirmed three deaths due to dengue, with two of the fatalities reported from Imphal West and one from Bishnupur district.
- Manipur Health Minister Dr. Sapam Ranjan has appealed to the people to cooperate with the department to contain the spread of dengue.
- The dengue outbreak has affected 292 areas and villages in Manipur, with Imphal West being the most affected district.
- The health department has implemented fogging initiatives and awareness programs to contain the spread of dengue, but the situation remains alarming.
Statistics:
- Total positive dengue cases in Manipur: 1,195 (as of October 7)
- Deaths due to dengue: 3
- Affected areas and villages: 292
- Imphal West affected areas: 133
- Imphal East affected areas: 70
- Bishnupur affected areas: 33
- Total dengue cases in Imphal East: 240
- Total dengue cases in Imphal West: 835
- Dengue cases recorded in September: 230 (with one death)
- Dengue cases recorded between October 4 and 7: 283 (with 195 in Imphal West, 68 in Imphal East, and 7 in Bishnupur district)
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