Vattiyurkavu emerges as hotbed of dengue, chikungunya cases
Administration to take up dengue and chikungunya prevention and control measures on a campaign mode for the next two weeks in the constituency
Vattiyurkavu, a constituency in Thiruvananthapuram district, has become a hotspot for dengue and chikungunya cases in recent months. The district health administration has decided to launch a two-week campaign to prevent and control these vector-borne diseases. A meeting held on Friday revealed that the Aedes species of mosquitoes, which breed in stagnant water, is prevalent in the area.
Over 700 cases of dengue and 25 cases of chikungunya were reported in August alone, with Vattiyurkavu accounting for 54 of those chikungunya cases. Health officials emphasized the need for sustained household efforts in source reduction, as several homes had multiple ill individuals. Several factors contribute to the high vector breeding, including discarded plastic waste, vacant plots, and locked houses, all of which serve as breeding grounds for mosquitoes.
The health department plans to intensify fogging and conduct house-to-house visits for the next two to three weeks to curb the spread of dengue and chikungunya. If residents fail to cooperate, the Kerala Public Health Act may be invoked.
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