Viral Fever and dengue have started wreaking havoc in the district. It spread as an epidemic in the cities like Mathura, Firozabad, Aligarh and Hathras. More than 60 person have lost their lives due to this. About 2000 people are admitted in hospitals of these district and 150 new patients arrived in the OPD of Malkhan Singh District Hospital of Aligarh for treatment. More than ten percent are suffering from viral fever. Two dengue patients are admitted in the hospital, who are undergoing treatment. So far five cases of dengue have been found in the Aligarh district.
Chief Medical Superintendent Dr. Ramkishan said that out of the total patients, more than 10 percent patients are coming with fever. Fewer cases of dengue and malaria have been reported so far. At present, two dengue patients are admitted in the hospital, who are undergoing treatment. Fever patients are also reaching the Pt. Deendayal Upadhyay Joint Hospital. CMO Dr. Anand Upadhyay informed that medicines have been made available at all CHCs and PHCs of the district. Spraying of chemicals has been ordered. So far five cases of dengue have been found in the district. The Health Department team is keeping an eye.
Epidemiologist Dr. Rohit had gone to Konh village of Mathura. All major hospitals have been directed to make wards for dengue and fever patients.