Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah Takes Action Against Dengue Outbreak

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], July 9: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced that the state has reported 7,362 positive dengue cases this year, with 7 fatalities. He instructed officials to eliminate mosquito breeding sites and allocate 10 beds in each hospital ward specifically for dengue patients.

“Dengue usually shows up when there’s rain. 7,362 positive cases have been registered to date in the state this year of which 7 have succumbed to the disease. I have given instructions that the mosquito breeding sites must be eliminated. 10 beds in a ward must be allotted at every hospital separately for dengue cases, a task force must be formed in every district and mosquito net to be given to all slum residents for free,” Siddaramaiah said.

Siddaramaiah emphasized the need for officials to work in coordination to ensure government programs reach beneficiaries. He mentioned that meetings will be held at least once every three months to review progress.

Earlier, Karnataka Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao stated that they are closely monitoring the situation and taking steps to reduce the proliferation of dengue mosquitoes, especially with recent rainfall contributing to water stagnation.