- Dengue cases cross 450, Chikungunya cases also increased
Chronicle Reporter, Bhopal
The outbreak of dengue is continuously increasing in the capital. In the last few days, the highest number of cases of dengue and chikungunya are being reported in Bhopal’s hospitals and labs.
If we talk about the areas of the city, the highest number of dengue cases have been registered in the Kolar area. On Wednesday, 165 tests were conducted in the city, in which about 12 new cases of dengue were reported. Whereas, from October 1 till now the number of patients has increased to 110. Including these, the total number of dengue cases in the capital has now increased to 455.
= 44 cases of chikungunya in 15 days: Chikungunya cases are also increasing in the capital. In the last 15 days, 44 patients of Chikungunya have been found, while more than 2200 tests were conducted. Most of the cases in the city are coming from Kolar, TT Nagar, Arera Colony, Indrapuri, Narela, Sonagiri, Khajuri Kalan, Shahpura, Piplani, Bagmugalia, Panchsheel Nagar, Bagsevaniya and Minal Residency. Many cases of dengue have also been reported in private hospitals of Bhopal like Devmata, Rajni, Gayatri and Vansal. However, it is a matter of relief that currently not a single case of malaria has been reported in any hospital and lab in Bhopal. Let us tell you that from January 2024 till now, more than 3 lakh malaria tests have been done, in which only 11 people were found infected in the last months. Whereas, from 15 days till Wednesday, 108 dengue patients were found positive in the city. Including the new dengue patients, this figure has crossed 450.
Symptoms of Dengue
– High fever
– Headache
– Pain in muscles and joints
– Vomiting or feeling nauseous
– Pain in eyes
– Red spots on skin
– Fatigue
Symptoms of Chikungunya
– Sudden high fever
– Joint pain
– Muscle pain
– Headache
– Swelling in joints
– Rashes
– Fatigue
– Nausea
Prevention of Dengue
– Do not let rain water collect on any object or place.
– Clean drinking water regularly.
– Do not let water remain in the coolers of houses for a long time.
– Keep the drains clean too.
– Always keep the water covered.
– Try to wear full sleeve clothes most of the time.
– Use a mosquito net while sleeping.
– Use spray and cream to repel mosquitoes.
Cases registered in previous years
Year – Cases
2019 – 1,641
2020 – 16
2021 – 665
2022 – 540
2023 – 655
2024 – (Till now) 455
The number of dengue patients has increased significantly in the recent past. Tests are being conducted every day in the hospital. Some of these cases are found positive. The number of patients has increased by 20-30 percent in the recent past. Not all of them have dengue. Some also have only a fever.
– KG Shukla, PRO AIIMS, Bhopal
Till Tuesday, 39 new dengue patients were found in the hospital. This makes it seem that the health department is trying to hide the data of dengue patients. Be careful for 10 to 15 days more, avoid dengue mosquitoes and get yourself examined by a doctor immediately if you see symptoms of dengue.
– Rakesh Srivastava, Civil Surgeon, JP Hospital
Yes, dengue cases have increased rapidly in the last few days and a lot of tests are done in our lab every day, but in the last 15 days, only 3 or 4 positive cases have come out.
– Sunil Srivastava, Indrapuri SRL Lab
