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Dengue cases on the rise in Ernakulam
Kochi: Reflecting gaps in source reduction activities, Ernakulam continues to witness rising dengue fever cases. As many as 291 cases were reported in the first six days of June around 49 cases per day.
Health officials, who admitted that cases are reported from various places, said the cases will decrease only when people carry out regular source reduction activities to control the larvae of Aedes aegypti.
"The number of patients developing complications is very low. We inform the authorities concerned in areas where cases are rising and urge them to intensify source reduction," said a health official. The Kerala Public Health Act 2023 equips the health department to take action against those who fail to carry out source reduction activities.
District panchayat president Manoj Moothedan said he will convene the district public health committee next week to discuss the health issues arising in the district.
