Cases of dengue are on the rise after the monsoon hits the national Capital. According to the South Delhi Municipal Corporation (SDMC), a total of 53 cases of dengue were reported in July in Delhi and NCR region. While State Health Department and city doctors have advised the residents to adopt dengue preventive measures.
The State-run Deen Dayal Upadhya Hospital conducted seven positive dengue tests out of 19 patients who turned up for the viral like symptoms where as Sir Ganga Ram Hospital reports about 10-12 cases till now.
The total number of malaria cases recorded so far is 10, since July 31, according to data released by SDMC. While 48 dengue cases were reported from Delhi with 13 new cases this week, five others were from neighbouring States. Dr SP Byotra, chairman internal medicine at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, said during monsoon, dengue fever is on rise. In July, about 10-12 cases have been reported in our hospital” and added that till September the risk of getting ill due to VBDs is high.
According to Dr Savita Babbar, medical superintendent at Deen Dayal Upadhyay Hospital, a lot of cases of dengue come in during monsoons because of stagnant water. “Till July end, we have conducted seven positive dengue tests out of 19 patients who turned up for the viral like symptoms.”
While doctors at Primus Hospital are attending 10-15 patients everyday having preliminary symptoms like that of dengue, said Dr. Anurag Saxsena, physician at Primus Hospital. He added that, if we keep our surrounding clean and maintain hygiene, the risk of falling ill becomes much less.