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Written By: Agencies | Updated : August 30, 2016 10:57 AM IST
Chikungunya cases have risen to 432 and dengue cases to 487 cases and two deaths in the national capital till August 27, according to the three civic corporations. According to the municipal corporations, the highest number of dengue cases have been witnessed in the areas under the North Delhi Municipal Corporation with the figure standing at 97. In the East Delhi Municipal Corporation area, there are 15 cases, and the South Delhi Municipal Corporation has seen 71 cases. All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) alone recorded 391 cases till August 20. Diagnosing chikungunya entails distinguishing it from dengue, as both diseases being caused by the bite of the same mosquito -- Aedes aegypti. A typical chikungunya patient manifests high-grade fever, severe joint pain, headache, muscle pain, joint swelling, or rash. In order to prevent chikungunya from spreading, people should not allow water stagnation, protect themselves from mosquito bites, keep the surroundings clean, dispose off unnecessary items such as old tyres, flower pots, cans, etc., use mosquito repellents or mosquito net, and keep their bodies well covered, say officials. (Read: Health Ministry sets up control room to monitor dengue and chikungunya cases in Delhi)
Last week, the various agencies responsible for preventing and controlling Chikungunya were reviewed in light of the rising number of Chikungunya and Dengue cases in the NCR Delhi. Municipal Bodies have been alerted to work towards creating public awareness. Addressing the issue effectively will help prevent a major outbreak. Union Health Minister, Shri Mishra asked the National Vector Borne Disease Control Programme (NVBDCP) of the Health Ministry, Delhi Government and the Municipal Corporations to monitor construction activities, water storage practices of the public and educate masses about preventive methods. Chikungunya mosquitoes have a shorter incubation period compared to dengue mosquitoes, which is a major reason behind chikungunya outbreak.
Source: IANS
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