Delhi government issues ad regarding prevention, control of dengue
India Today | 26th Jul, 2016 01:25 PM
Dengue has emerged as a major public health problem since the last few years. To create more awareness on the disease, the government of Delhi has issued advertisement in all leading newspapers regarding the prevention and control of dengue.
90 cases of dengue were reported till July 23 out of which 38 are from Delhi and 52 are from outside Delhi.
Delhi government has taken necessary actions for prevention and control of dengue. A dedicated dengue control cell has been established to conduct dengue related activities. Previous year's data has been analysed and high risk areas have been identified and shared with local bodies to take necessary preventive measures in those areas.
All establishments including government/private hospitals are directed to identify a Nodal Officer to ensure that there is no mosquito breeding in the premises. Fever corners have been established at all government hospitals (33 hospitals), dispensaries (262) and local clinics (106). All medical and paramedical staff have been sensitized regarding prevention and management of dengue. Dedicated dengue beds have been earmarked in hospitals. Adequate quantity of dengue diagnostic kits NS1 Ag (ELISA based) and MAC ELISA have been provided to all surveillance hospitals.
Orders have been issued to put a cap on the rates for platelet count test at Rs 50 and NS1 Elisa test at Rs 600. Directions have been issued to hospitals to arrange adequate quantity of logistics (beds, bed nets, IV fluids, medicines etc). Flow charts of National Clinical Guidelines for classification, diagnosis and management of dengue issued by government, have been printed on flex sheets and distributed to all government hospitals, DGDs and clinics to be displayed at prominent places.
All hospitals have been directed to admit dengue cases on priority basis, and to ensure that no patient is denied admission.
A workshop was organised on July 24 to sensitize doctors and polio coordinators regarding dengue control and management at Delhi Secretariat. IEC corner was installed for dengue awareness campaign with demonstration of various stages of Aedes mosquito and distribution of IEC material.
Meeting was held with representatives from resident welfare associations from all over Delhi to involve them in dengue control activities.
Monsoon brings fever, malaria and typhoid to Delhi, 11 cases of dengue reported Dengue cases cross last year's figure, jump to 39