Dengue Outbreaks Reported Across India and Trinidad

Dengue fever outbreaks are escalating across several regions in India and Trinidad and Tobago, with Karnataka reporting over 17,000 cases and 10 deaths, prompting residents to criticize local authorities for inadequate mosquito control measures. Punjab has recorded 221 cases, with officials urging community participation to mitigate the spread, while dengue larvae are increasingly detected during inspections. In Trinidad and Tobago, Minister of Health Terrence Deyalsingh highlighted that young people, particularly those aged six to 20, are at heightened risk, as they make up 78% of reported cases. Hospitals in Nagpur are struggling to accommodate the rising number of patients suffering from dengue and other vector-borne diseases. Meanwhile, in Kolkata, there has been a recent spike in cases, although the total is lower than the previous year. Various health departments are implementing measures such as increased testing labs and community awareness campaigns to combat the outbreaks.