Over 5,000 Dengue Cases Reported in Delhi Till Mid-September

More than 5,000 cases of dengue had been reported in Delhi till mid-September this year, according to the National Centre for Vector Borne Diseases Control (NCVBDC).

New Delhi: The National Centre for Vector Borne Diseases Control (NCVBDC) has reported that over 5,000 cases of dengue have been reported in Delhi till mid-September this year. However, the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has not shared any recent data on vector-borne diseases in the national capital. The MCD's last weekly report on vector-borne diseases was released in the first week of August.

MCD Sources: Nearly 5,000 Dengue Cases Recorded This Year

According to MCD sources, nearly 5,000 cases of dengue have been recorded in the city so far this year. The official website of the NCVBDC, which comes under the Union health ministry, shows that 5,221 cases of dengue and one death due to the disease had been recorded in Delhi till mid-September this year.

Mayor Oberoi Reviews Vector-Borne Diseases Situation

Mayor Shelly Oberoi held a review meeting on vector-borne diseases with the Public Health Department officials of the MCD at the Civic Centre on Thursday. During the meeting, officials informed Oberoi that all necessary steps are being taken to check the spread of dengue and other vector-borne diseases and the situation in Delhi is under control.

Malaria Under Control, Chikungunya Cases Reduced

The statement released by the Mayor's office said that malaria is completely under control in Delhi, with 352 cases reported so far this year. There has also been a significant reduction in chikungunya cases, with only 29 cases reported so far this year compared to 129 in 2018, 132 in 2019, 74 in 2020, 73 in 2021, and 38 in 2022.

Efforts to Reduce Mosquito Breeding

The MCD has intensified its efforts to reduce mosquito breeding in Delhi. Indoor and outdoor fogging is being done using more than 1,000 machines across 250 wards of Delhi. The MCD is also checking mosquito larvae breeding at more than 1.5 lakh places every day and issuing notices and challans to violators.

Mayor Oberoi's Statement

Mayor Oberoi said that the MCD is dealing with vector-borne diseases with full force and dengue cases will be reduced in the coming 15 days. She emphasized the importance of taking all necessary measures to prevent the spread of these diseases and urged the public to cooperate with the MCD's efforts.

The rise in dengue cases in Delhi is a cause for concern, but the MCD's efforts to control the spread of the disease are commendable. With continued vigilance and cooperation from the public, the situation can be brought under control. The MCD must continue its efforts to reduce mosquito breeding sites and create awareness among the public about preventive measures.