West Bengal CM Adhikari Says Dengue Situation Under Control, Announces Cleanliness Drive From September 2
Kolkata: Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Tuesday held a review meeting on the rise of dengue cases in the state at Swasthya Bhawan. Talking to the media, Adhikari mentioned that the situation is under control and asked people not to panic. “Last year, there were 7,600 plus cases of dengue and this year it is 4,000 plus. From September 2 to September 5, cleanliness drives will be taken to…
On Tuesday, Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari of West Bengal convened a review meeting regarding the surge in dengue cases within the state at Swasthya Bhawan. Addressing the media, Adhikari reassured the public that the situation was under control and urged them not to panic. According to him, there were over 7,600 dengue cases last year, while this year there are over 4,000 cases so far.
From September 2 to September 5, the government will organize cleanliness drives to raise public awareness about preventative measures against mosquito-borne diseases like dengue. The state government has identified five districts with the highest dengue prevalence, including Kolkata, Howrah, North 24 Parganas, South 24 Parganas, and Murshidabad, and initiated vector-control measures in these areas.
In just three months, 19,700 individuals have enrolled in the health schemes offered by the government, a significant achievement, according to Adhikari. The West Bengal Chief Minister also met with journalists earlier in the day, urging them to refrain from hurting any religious sentiments through their work. He emphasized that they could criticize him and his party, engage in constructive discussions, and even meet him, but they should not offend any community's religious sentiments.
Additionally, Adhikari inaugurated social security schemes for journalists, including health insurance and a pension for those who reach the age of 60. Journalists over 60 years old will now receive Rs. 5000 per month, up from Rs. 2500 under the previous Trinamool Congress government. Furthermore, under the Chief Minister’s Health Insurance Scheme, journalists not covered by the Ayushman Bharat Scheme will receive up to Rs.
5 lakhs in health insurance coverage. The Swasthyasathi scheme from the previous government provided treatment in 1,700 hospitals, but under the current scheme, patients can receive treatment in 1,900 hospitals and also access facilities at 38,000 hospitals nationwide.
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