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Time of India
31-07-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Haryana dengue tally reaches 112; Gurgaon most-hit with 24 cases
Gurgaon: The dengue tally has crossed the 100-mark this season in Haryana, with 112 confirmed cases recorded on Wednesday. Gurgaon has emerged as the most-affected district with a tally of 24 cases, followed by Rewari (17), Panchkula (11), Karnal (10) and Jhajjar (6). Of the total 112 confirmed cases, 68 were treated in outpatient departments without requiring hospitalisation, while 44 patients were discharged from health facilities after recovery. To curb the spread, the state govt has classified all vector-borne diseases as notifiable under Epidemic Diseases Act till March 2027. Private hospitals and laboratories must report cases of dengue, malaria, chikungunya or Japanese encephalitis within 24 hours. A network of 27 dengue testing labs, one in each district, is operational, and blood sampling has been extended to primary health centres, especially in high-risk areas. Cost in private labs is capped at ₹600 for ELISA-based NS1 and IgM tests. The govt is providing free single donor platelets (SDP) to dengue patients in public hospitals. For those in public facilities requiring SDP from private blood banks, the state covers the cost. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Illinois Consultants Guide Disability Applications Disability Benefit | Search Ads Learn More Undo Over 1,000 beds have been reserved for dengue patients across civil hospitals and public health centres (PHCs) or community health centres (CHCs). Fogging operations are in full swing, utilising more than 5,600 hand-operated and 45 vehicle-mounted machines in both urban and rural areas. Larval source reduction campaigns are conducted door-to-door, and Gambusia fish, which consume mosquito larvae, have been released in thousands of waterbodies to control breeding. You Can Also Check: Gurgaon AQI | Weather in Gurgaon | Bank Holidays in Gurgaon | Public Holidays in Gurgaon Despite these measures, officials emphasised the importance of public cooperation. "Aedes mosquito that spreads dengue breeds in clean, stagnant water such as in flower pots, roof tanks, unused coolers and discarded cups," a senior official said, adding that the real fight is at the household level. The state has declared July as anti-dengue month, and Sundays have been designated as "dry days" to encourage residents to empty and clean water containers weekly. Over 2,400 households have received formal notices this year under municipal by-laws after mosquito breeding was detected on their premises. As the monsoon begins, the city is witnessing a rise in dengue cases, a trend typical for this time of year. Although the numbers are relatively low, the situation is concerning given the usual seasonal spike between July and Oct. Last year, the city recorded 186 cases, a decrease from 276 in 2023, but the situation can quickly worsen if preventive measures are not adhered to. Hospitals are seeing a gradual increase in dengue cases, with 2–3 patients admitted with confirmed symptoms. Many more are visiting outpatient departments with dengue-like symptoms such as high-grade fever, severe headache, muscle and joint pain, fatigue, and nausea. "These symptoms are typical of dengue and shouldn't be ignored, especially during the rainy season," said Dr Tushar Tayal, consultant (internal medicine), CK Birla Hospital. This year's case count remains lower than the peaks of 2021 and 2022, when Haryana reported 11,835 and 8,996 cases, respectively. However, the seasonal spike usually intensifies between Aug and Oct, making the upcoming months critical. Meanwhile, malaria and chikungunya cases remain low, with 65 and 4 cases reported, respectively, this year. No deaths from any vector-borne disease have been recorded in 2025 so far.
New Indian Express
18-07-2025
- Health
- New Indian Express
Orissa HC seeks govt reply on delay in expanding NAT-PCR blood testing across state
CUTTACK: The Orissa High Court has sought a detailed response from the state government after a contempt petition was filed by advocate Prabir Kumar Das over its alleged failure to implement nucleic acid testing polymerase chain reaction (NAT-PCR) blood testing facilities in all blood banks as promised. The division bench comprising Chief Justice Harish Tandon and Justice MS Raman on Thursday directed the commissioner-cum-secretary of the Health and Family Welfare department to file an affidavit within two weeks, outlining the steps taken to fulfil the commitment made in court in November 2023. The matter has been posted for further hearing on August 4. The directive comes in response to a contempt petition filed by Das on April 2, 2025. In his plea, Das contended that the state government had wilfully violated the high court's order dated November 30, 2023, which required the establishment of advanced NAT-PCR testing facilities in all 56 blood collection centres of the state by the end of March 2025. The court order had followed Das' earlier PIL that highlighted the risks associated with blood transfusions using traditional ELISA-based screening. He had argued that the NAT-PCR technology allows for early detection of infections such as HIV 1 and 2, Hepatitis B, and Hepatitis C, thus ensuring safer transfusions. In its affidavit filed in response to the PIL in November 2023, the Health department had stated that 47 per cent of the blood collected in Odisha was being tested using NAT-PCR technology at 11 centres. The government had assured the court that it would expand the facility to all 56 blood centres at an estimated cost of `200 crore by March 2025. However, Das, appearing in person, submitted that information obtained through RTI queries from the directorate of Blood Safety (March 3, 2025) and the Health department (March 17, 2025) confirmed that only the original 11 centres were equipped with NAT-PCR, and no progress had been made in the remaining 45 centres. Calling the inaction a 'deliberate and wilful violation' of the court's order, Das urged the bench to initiate proceedings under the Contempt of Courts Act against the commissioner-cum-secretary. The court, while not initiating contempt proceedings, has directed the official to respond with a status update in two weeks.
Hindustan Times
25-05-2025
- Health
- Hindustan Times
Punjab: Now, get free dengue tests at Aam Aadmi Clinics
The Punjab government has decided to offer free dengue tests at all 882 Aam Aadmi Clinics across the state. 'Dengue (NSI ELISA) testing has been initiated at all the Aam Aadmi Clinics (AACs) across Punjab through the public-private partnership (PPP) mode in collaboration with Path Care Labs,' reads the letter issued by Punjab health department director. Private labs charge anywhere between ₹1,000– ₹1,500 for the dengue tests. Before this decision, ELISA-based dengue tests were conducted at only district and civil hospitals. Consequently, patients were compelled to visit private labs for dengue testing. In the wake of intermittent rain over the past few days, health officials were on alert. They said that the prevailing weather conditions were conducive to dengue breeding. The state has already reported over 100 cases this season.
