As many as 542 cases of dengue have been reported in Haryana so far. Also, 3437 cases of malaria have been reported in the state.
Keeping in view the cases of dengue being reported in the state, Haryana Health Minister Anil Vij on Wednesday directed to cancel leave applications of all doctors and para-medical staff so as to provide timely treatment to the patients. Vij said that during the corresponding period last year, 4235 cases of malaria were reported. He said that the State Government would not let any stone unturned to prevent the spread of dengue in the state and every patient would get proper treatment on time. All private hospitals have also been directed to give full information to the government of dengue patients who visit their hospitals so that treatment facilities could be provided to all patients on time.
Health Minister added that school students were being made aware about the measures for prevention of dengue. Instructions were also being issued through pamphlets and advertisements so that people could be made aware of various measures for prevention of dengue, he added.
Following the directions of Health Minister, Principal Secretary, Health, RR Jowel held a meeting with all civil surgeons through video conferencing and issued necessary directions to control dengue and malaria. Director General Health Services, DP lochan and other senior officers were also present in the meeting.
While issuing directions to the Civil Surgeons, Jowel said that they should carryout survey at every doorstep in the state to put a check on growth of mosquito larvae. Apart from this, minimum time should be taken to provide treatment to patients.
He said that separate wards have been set up in the hospitals of the state for the patients suffering from dengue and additional doctors have been pressed on duty for taking care of them. Besides, dense fogging was being carried out in streets and towns of the state, he added.