Karnataka CM Siddaramiah Takes Action Against Dengue Surge
Amid a recent surge in Dengue cases in Karnataka, Chief Minister Siddaramiah has directed officials to ensure the availability of proper treatment and medicines in all government hospitals. Earlier today, he convened a meeting with the state health minister and senior government officials.
CM Siddaramiah emphasized the importance of serious dengue detection and treatment. He instructed officials to ensure the availability of treatment, medicines, and platelets in all government hospitals. He also directed them to conduct door-to-door surveys, create public awareness, and involve ASHA workers, nursing students, NSS students, and other volunteers.
A special mission for intense source reduction activity will be held every Friday. The CM instructed the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP), Urban Development Department, and Health Department officers to jointly review the dengue situation. Urban local bodies were urged to improve sanitation and prevent water accumulation. The public was also asked to cooperate by destroying aedis egipti larvae at the source.
Health and Family Welfare Minister Dinesh Gundurao, Chief Secretary to Govt. Rajneesh Goel, BBMP Administrative Officer Esr. Umashankar, BBMP Chief Commissioner Tushar Girinath, Chief Minister’s Secretary Dr. KV Trilokchandra, Health and Family Welfare Department Principal Secretary Harsh Gupta, Commissioner D. Randeep, and other senior officers attended the meeting.
Karnataka has reported 3,957 Dengue cases till June 20 this year, higher than the same period last year. Bengaluru, Chikkamagaluru, Mysore, Haveri, Shivamogga, Chitradurga, and Dakshina Kannada districts are the most affected, with 1,230 cases reported under BBMP limits.
