Mosquito-Borne Diseases Surge in Rajasthan as Monsoon Ends

As the monsoon season draws to a close in Rajasthan, the number of mosquito-borne diseases has surged in most parts of the state. In the past 17 days, the state has reported a significant increase in dengue, malaria, and chikungunya cases. The health department has sounded an alarm, with officials conducting screenings and surveillance in districts where the cases are highest.

Key Takeaways:

• The state reported 588 dengue cases and 235 malaria cases in the past 17 days, with 13 cases of chikungunya also reported.
• Jaipur saw a 27% increase in dengue cases between October 7 and October 24, with cases rising from 256 to 325.
• Bikaner reported the highest number of dengue cases in 17 days, with 141 people testing positive for the disease.
• Salumber reported the highest number of malaria cases in 17 days, with 82 people diagnosed with malaria.
• The health department is conducting screening and surveillance in districts where the cases are highest, and teams are visiting villages to conduct antilarvae activities.
• People are being made aware of preventive measures for mosquito-borne diseases.

Statistics:

• 588 dengue cases were reported in the past 17 days.
• 235 people tested positive for malaria in the same period.
• 13 cases of chikungunya were reported from different parts of the state.
• Jaipur reported a 27% increase in dengue cases between October 7 and October 24.
• Bikaner reported 141 dengue cases in 17 days.
• Salumber reported 82 malaria cases in 17 days.
• The number of dengue cases rose from 1,928 to 2,486 in the state between October 7 and 24, an increase of 558 cases.

Sources:

Times News Network

Jaipur: As monsoon ends, cases of mosquito-borne diseases increased in most parts of the state.