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Nagpur: The monsoon season has brought a surge in diseases in Nagpur, with a significant rise in cases of malaria, dengue, and chikungunya. According to a recent survey by the municipal corporation, in the last four days, out of 1,22,652 homes surveyed, 5,648 residents were found to be suffering from fever. This translates to approximately one fever patient in every 20 homes. With around 650,000 homes in the city, it is estimated that there could be up to 32,500 fever patients.
Furthermore, dengue larvae were discovered in 2,271 homes during the survey. The municipal corporation’s health department has expressed concerns about a potential increase in the number of fever cases. The past two months have seen a 200% increase in chikungunya cases, alongside a rise in dengue and malaria cases.
Nagpur Fever Outbreak Survey
Stagnant rainwater has accumulated across various areas, including rooftops, leading to a surge in mosquito breeding. The health department initiated a survey on August 2nd through ASHA workers, which revealed that the city’s environment is conducive to fever outbreaks, particularly dengue and chikungunya.
Today's Rate
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On Monday, the municipal team surveyed 41,781 homes, identifying 2,119 fever patients and discovering mosquito larvae in 2,124 homes. Over the last four days, a total of 1,22,652 homes were surveyed, uncovering 5,648 fever patients and mosquito larvae in 2,271 homes.
The Nehrunagar and Mangalwari zones in South and North-West Nagpur, respectively, reported the highest number of patients. On Monday alone, a survey of 4,007 homes in Nehrunagar revealed 424 fever patients.
Zone-wise Survey Results
In Mangalwari, 396 fever patients were found among 4,317 homes, with mosquito larvae present in 267 homes. In Laxminagar, 454 homes were found to have mosquito larvae during the survey of 4,385 homes. Other zones, including Nehrunagar and Dharampeth, reported over 200 locations with mosquito larvae.
Despite identifying 5,648 fever patients, only 138 blood samples have been collected by the municipal health department, raising questions about the efficiency of their operations.
