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Survey of 51 thousand houses in Indore, dengue-malaria larvae found in 1040 houses

Indore (Naiduniya Representative). Due to accumulation of water at many places during the rainy season, mosquitoes start to flourish. Along with this, the number of dengue and malaria patients also seems to be increasing. This has also increased the concern of the health department. Eight new dengue patients have been found so far in the month of July. The health department is also conducting house-to-house survey while increasing vigilance. Wherever larvae are found during the survey, destroy them. And five malaria patients have been found. However, all the patients in whom dengue-malaria has been confirmed are doing well now. According to departmental officials, since January till now 51 thousand houses have been surveyed. Out of this

larvae were found in the houses. It has been destroyed. At the same time, people are also being appealed not to allow water to stagnate anywhere near their homes and houses. Thrives

Officials said that the risk of dengue and malaria increases the most these days due to mosquito bites. It can happen to people of any age. Dengue larvae thrive in clean water and malaria larvae thrive in dirty water. The symptoms of malaria are high fever, fever repeating in two days etc. On the other hand, in dengue, there is severe pain in the joints along with high fever. If any such symptoms are found then we should get it checked. Do not allow water to accumulate in and around the house

The health department team is conducting door-to-door survey. Wherever larvae are found in the test, they are being destroyed immediately. There is also an appeal to the people not to allow water to accumulate anywhere in their house and around the house. -Doctor. Daulat Patel, District Malaria Officer

Posted By: Hemraj Yadav