Dengue and chikungunya cases are on rise in the State Capital. Out of total cases of the mosquito borne disease in the State, Ranchi accounts for 50 per cent of total cases. Based on a health department report, Ranchi accounts for 42 per cent of total dengue cases and 52 per cent of total chikungunya cases in the State.
The health department also states that the number of total patients infected from these diseases in Ranchi is more than 23 other districts.
Out of 187 cases of dengue found in the State in last week, Ranchi accounts for 89 cases. Similarly, out of 193 cases of chikungunya in the State, the number of infected persons in Ranchi is 101. Meanwhile, Jharkhand health department has asked the districts to be on alert and ensure precautionary measures in a bid to check spread of dengue, which is gradually spreading its tentacles.
Jharkhand's National Health Mission director, Bhuvnesh Pratap Singh, issued an advisory to check spread of dengue and chikungunya. The districts have been asked to launch an awareness campaign on mission mode against the diseases.
Municipal corporations, municipalities and local administration have been directed to constitute teams and identify mosquito-breeding spots by visiting households and destroying them. The private hospitals have been asked to provide a list of probable dengue patients every month.
There is availability of NS1 rapid test kit for probable dengue and chikungunya patients, but there is doubt on its quality, the release said. It is directed to conduct tests of any possible patient in a government hospital or laboratory.
Urban local bodies have been directed to cooperate with the health department to intensify precautionary measures and take up steps on a war footing to prevent further spread of dengue, chikungunya and other contagious diseases.
Most people infected with chikungunya virus will develop some symptoms. Symptoms usually begin 3–7 days after an infected mosquito bites you. The most common symptoms are fever and joint pain. Other symptoms may include headache, muscle pain, joint swelling, or rash.
The most common symptom of dengue is fever with any of the following: Nausea, vomiting, rash, aches and pains (eye pain, typically behind the eyes, muscle, joint, or bone pain).