Dengue situation under control, no need to panic: Civil Surgeon

In response to rising dengue cases in the district, Civil Surgeon Pardeep Kumar Mohindra has assured the public that the situation was under control and there was no need to panic.

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The Civil Surgeon said as of today, a total of 74 dengue cases had been reported in Ludhiana, of which one patient was currently admitted to a hospital and there had been no confirmed deaths due to the disease.

During inspections by Health Department teams, mosquito larvae were found at 1,228 locations and the Municipal Corporation (MC) has issued 671 challans in this regard.

Dr Kumar said the department was making every possible effort to prevent the spread of dengue with ongoing spraying campaigns. He reassured that most cases were mild and patients were recovering well. The department was closely monitoring the situation and advising the people to take necessary precautions to avoid mosquito bites.

Additionally, under the “Har Shukarvar Dengue te Vaar” campaign, the Civil Surgeon’s anti-larvae team, led by District Epidemiologist Sheetal Narang, visited the DMCH. The team provided instructions on dengue prevention measures to ensure safety in high-risk areas. The Civil Surgeon shared further details about preventive actions being taken by the Health Department to make Ludhiana dengue-free.

He said ongoing awareness drives were spreading awareness about necessary health precautions. Cleaning campaigns were also being conducted in residential and other areas to ensure that potential mosquito-breeding grounds were identified and eliminated.

Dr Kumar has urged people to visit their nearest health centres or hospitals for check-ups, if they notice any dengue symptoms.