Karnataka Health Minister Dinesh Gundurao Takes Action to Prevent Dengue
Bengaluru, Karnataka: Health Minister of Karnataka, Dinesh Gundurao, called a meeting with officials to review measures for dengue prevention. The Health Department issued an order for free dengue treatment in government hospitals and capped testing fees in private hospitals at Rs 600. Each test, NS1 and IgM, will cost Rs 300. The Minister instructed officials to focus on destroying dengue mosquito larvae, especially during the rainy season.
Key Measures
- Free dengue treatment in government hospitals.
- Private hospitals can charge a maximum of Rs 600 for dengue testing.
- Focus on destroying dengue mosquito larvae.
Health Minister Dinesh Gundurao held a video conference with District Collectors and CEOs, instructing them to take necessary actions to control dengue.
