Authorities Advance Measures to Combat Dengue Outbreak

In Jammu, Commissioner Dr. Devansh Yadav led a review meeting to address dengue preparedness amid the monsoon season, emphasizing public health concerns and collaboration with health officials. Measures discussed included awareness campaigns and enhanced sanitation efforts to mitigate outbreak risks. Meanwhile, in Jabalpur, authorities are imposing fines for larvae found in homes, urging residents to eliminate standing water to prevent mosquito breeding. The situation in Ahmedabad is worsening, with rising dengue and chikungunya cases among children, prompting calls for early detection and treatment. In Hyderabad, Health Minister Damodar Rajanarasimha mandated the establishment of control rooms to monitor dengue cases and ensure medical readiness, while the Allahabad High Court in Lucknow demanded accountability from local authorities regarding their dengue prevention measures. These collective efforts reflect a nationwide urgency to combat the increasing threat of dengue.