District Entomologist posts remain vacant in over 40 Health Unit Districts in T.N.
District Entomologists play a critical role in vector-borne disease control. The Tamil Nadu Public Health Entomologists Association says the existing vacancies may adversely impact planning and monitoring of dengue control activities
In Tamil Nadu, more than 40 Health Unit Districts (HUDs) are currently operating without a District Entomologist due to vacant posts. District Entomologists are vital in controlling vector-borne diseases, particularly dengue, and their absence may hinder the planning and monitoring of such control measures. The Tamil Nadu Public Health Entomologists Association has previously urged the state government and the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) to urgently fill these positions, citing the risk of evidence-driven vector control being replaced by activity-driven operations.
The association also highlighted the impact of climate change on disease spread, warning that the upcoming northeast monsoon could exacerbate the risk of dengue, malaria, chikungunya, and scrub typhus. The TNPSC had conducted written examinations and interviews in 2025, but the final selection list has yet to be released due to legal challenges over recruitment grievances.
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