Bengaluru reports an average of 150 dengue cases per day, says civic body chief: Report

BBMP Chief instructed officials to escalate implementation of stringent actions including intensified fogging, hospital monitoring, and pothole repairs.

Published on: Jul 24, 2024, 15:48:33 IST

By Yamini C S

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Bengaluru, which is seeing a surge in dengue cases, has been reporting an average of around 150 new cases per day, causing concern among authorities and residents alike, The Hindu reported.

Bengaluru has seen a total of 3,304 dengue cases reported from July 1 to July 22. (Representational Image) (HT_PRINT)

Tushar Giri Nath, the Chief Commissioner of the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP), reportedly instructed zonal officials to promptly implement necessary actions in their respective areas to control the viral disease.

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In a meeting held at the Bengaluru Solid Waste Management Company (BSWMC) on Tuesday to discuss dengue control measures within Bengaluru, he said the city has seen a total of 3,304 dengue cases reported from July 1 to July 22.

Zone Commissioners were specifically directed to conduct daily meetings with Health Department officials to oversee efforts in dengue control. They were also mandated to step up activities such as fogging and pesticide spraying to eliminate mosquito breeding grounds, the report said.

Senior officials were advised to visit hospitals to monitor case numbers and ensure adherence to government-regulated rates for dengue test kits. Strict actions were instructed against hospitals found charging above the specified rates.

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Among other directives, officials were tasked with repairing potholes on main roads, conducting a survey to identify out-of-school children within the BBMP's jurisdiction, and ensuring timely collection of property taxes.

In a bid to raise public awareness about dengue prevention, the BBMP has also introduced cash incentives for the top ten entries in the 'Dengue Warrior' short video contest, wherein students are called to make reels based on the vector-borne disease.

In response to the recent spike in dengue cases in Karnataka, the Health Department has also recently appointed nodal officers at all government hospitals in Bengaluru to strengthen disease management efforts.

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Yamini CS is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times with nearly six years of experience in digital journalism. She is part of the India News desk, where she works on a wide range of stories cutting across civic issues, city-based developments, politics, governance, public policy, breaking news, trending topics, and international affairs that have an impact on India. Her role involves tracking fast-moving developments, verifying information from official and on-ground sources, and presenting news in a clear, accessible format for a digital-first audience. A significant part of her work includes handling live blogs during major news events, such as elections, court verdicts, political developments, civic disruptions, protests, weather-related alerts, and unfolding national or international incidents. Through live coverage, she focuses on timely updates to help readers follow complex stories as they evolve. Before moving to the broader India News desk, Yamini was associated with the Bengaluru desk at Hindustan Times, where she extensively covered urban governance, infrastructure, traffic and transport issues, weather events, public grievances, and civic administration in the city. This experience strengthened her grounding in city reporting and sharpened her focus on citizen-centric journalism. She began her career as a correspondent with Reuters after completing a postgraduate diploma in journalism from the Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media. Her early training instilled a strong emphasis on accuracy, sourcing, and news ethics, which continue to shape her reporting style. Outside of work, Yamini enjoys reading across genres, listening to music, and spending time with her family, which help her maintain balance in a fast-paced newsroom environment.Read More

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