Climbdown in Dengue, Malaria as Monsoon Recedes
The mosquito-borne communicable diseases register a rise in summer and monsoon months each year
Bhopal
No fresh Dengue, Malaria or Chikungunya cases have been recorded in Bhopal district in the last 24 hours, say statistics issued to the media by the district medical officer.
The vector-borne diseases pose a serious threat to city residents June onwards every year, and statistics start to show a decline only towards the end of October.
The mosquito menace besides posing a threat to human well being also costs the district administrative dearly as an ever-increasing amount of money is spent on preparedness and control activities.
Civic officials for the past several decades have counseled residents in attempts to heighten citizen participation in the fight against these seasonal maladies. This year too the municipal corporation has run a concerted campaign to overcome the mosquito menace.
Municipal workers have visited each of the city localities to inspect sanitary conditions, private residences and business establishments have also been penalised after larvae was discovered on their precincts.
District Medical Officer Prabhakar Tiwari says that the easiest way to control these diseases is to ensure that no stale water is left in utensils or discarded items like coolers and used tyres in and around our homes. This small step alone can go a long way in freeing entire neighbourhoods and cities from these seasonal illnesses.
