Bengaluru sees 1000 dengue cases in three weeks; BBMP chief tests positive: Report

Dengue cases in Bengaluru have spiked with over 1,000 cases reported recently, marking a significant increase compared to last year.

Published on: Jun 26, 2024, 08:57:43 IST

By Yamini C S

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Dengue cases within Bengaluru city's Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) limits have surpassed 1,000, with 1,036 cases reported in the past three weeks, marking a twofold increase compared to last June's figures.

Bengaluru has recorded 2,447 dengue cases in the last six months, with Mahadevapura and East zones reporting the highest numbers. (HT File Photo)

This surge coincides with news that BBMP Chief Commissioner Tushar Girinath has tested positive for the viral disease. Despite feeling unwell since Friday with a mild fever, Girinath continued his duties, overseeing the inauguration of a new multilevel car park at Freedom Park and participating in a review of the draft advertisement policy, the Deccan Herald reported.

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Acting on medical advice, he underwent a dengue test on Saturday, which returned positive. Girinath remains stable and is currently working from home, planning to return to the office soon, the publication stated.

BBMP health officials are intensifying efforts to control the spread of dengue, focusing on awareness campaigns, door-to-door surveys, and mosquito-control measures such as spraying and fogging to eliminate breeding grounds.

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The city has recorded a total of 2,447 dengue cases in the last six months, with Mahadevapura and East zones reporting the highest numbers due to their large populations, the report stated.

CM Siddaramaiah's message to the public amid rising dengue cases

In response to the escalating cases state-wide, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has instructed officials to prioritize detection and treatment of the viral infection. During a meeting with Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao and senior officers, the chief minister emphasized ensuring adequate availability of treatment, medications, and blood platelets, news agency PTI reported.

As of yesterday, Karnataka has reported 5,374 cases and five deaths related to dengue. Siddaramaiah underscored the government's commitment to combating the disease, urging comprehensive measures including door-to-door surveys, public awareness campaigns involving ASHA workers, nursing students, NSS volunteers, and others.

He urged the public to work together with authorities to combat the disease by eliminating the 'Aedes aegypti' larvae, known vectors of dengue fever, right from its source.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Yamini C S
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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