Typhoid cases rise slightly in Telangana as dengue, malaria and chikungunya decline

Telangana experienced a slight rise in typhoid cases this year, while dengue, malaria, chikungunya, acute diarrhoeal disease, and dysentery cases declined compared to the same period last year, according to a report by the Telangana Health Minister’s office. The assessment was made during a review meeting chaired by Health Minister C. Damodar Raja Narasimha, where officials examined seasonal disease trends, fever surveys, mosquito-control efforts, and hospital preparedness amid ongoing monsoon season.

While all major disease cases except typhoid decreased, officials emphasized the need for vigilance in areas where disease incidence is rising. The minister instructed health officials to visit districts with increasing case numbers, evaluate the situation, and implement preventive measures. He also directed government hospitals to maintain readiness for seasonal diseases and emergencies.

In light of rising seasonal influenza and swine flu cases in neighboring states, the minister called for heightened awareness of Influenza-Like Illness (ILI) in Telangana, mandating daily monitoring by healthcare facilities and weekly reporting to the government. Officials confirmed the availability of necessary test reagents and stated that the seasonal influenza situation in the state was currently under control.

The minister urged special attention towards high-risk locations such as villages, towns, schools, hostels, construction sites, and directed ASHA workers and Auxiliary Nurse Midwives (ANMs) to conduct door-to-door visits, raising awareness about preventing seasonal diseases and mosquito breeding.