To combat this PCMC has launched a new campaign named ‘BEAT Dengue’ aimed at eradicating dengue cases
nicipal Corporation (PCMC) has reported 24 cases of dengue and 55 suspected cases of chikungunya in July, as per data.
The vector for dengue, chikungunya and Zika virus is the same, Aedes aegypti mosquitoes which can also spread yellow fever. It lays eggs in clean water and has adapted to breed among human dwellings.
As per the officials, the recent erratic rains have resulted in the accumulation and stagnation of water in both artificial and natural sources in residential areas making favourable conditions for mosquito breeding which has led to a spike in the cases.
Dr Laxman Gophane, health officer of PCMC, said, the risk of mosquito breeding increases if the citizens don’t take preventive measures at the community level.
“To combat this PCMC has launched a new campaign named ‘BEAT Dengue’ aimed at eradicating dengue cases,” he said