Though the Ganjam district administration and the local Health Department unit are claiming to have taken preventive measures to control the dengue situation, the number of dengue-affected persons is increasing by the day.
After Brahmapur, Aska, Kabi Suryanagar, Rambha, Chikkiti, the mosquito-borne disease has spread to Khallikote. Total eight persons were detected with the disease on Wednesday, said Chief District Medical Officer (CDMO) Manoj Kumar Behera. Of the eight, six are from Girisola, one from Chikiti Gadapur and another from Keshapur Square under Khallikote block, the CDMO said, adding Girisola has the highest number of dengue patients.
With this, the total number of dengue-affected persons in Ganjam district has reached to 125. “Preventive steps are being taken to contain the disease. The situation will be brought under control very soon,” the CDMO asserted.