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The Hindu
19-05-2025
- Health
- The Hindu
Drive marks National Dengue Day in Yadgir
The Health and Family Welfare Department has been making efforts to bring awareness among the public about the dangers that dengue may bring to people in the district. According to data provided by the department, as many as 137 cases were detected in 2024 in the district, while there have been 13 cases from January 2025 to date. The general public should join hands with the Health Department to prevent the possible spread of dengue disease by ensuring cleanliness in and around their houses,' District Health Officer (DHO) Mahesh Biradar said during a drive recently. Dengue fever is caused by the dengue virus which is spread through the bites of infected Aedes mosquitoes, primarily the Aedes aegypti mosquito. 'The infected person may have symptoms, including high fever, headache, rashes and muscle and joint pain. It may also cause nausea and vomiting. It may become serious if the patient isn't taken for treatment immediately after testing,' Mr. Biradar alerted. District Vector Borne Disease Control Officer Mubassir Ahmed Sajid said that National Dengue Day was celebrated on May 16. To mark the celebration, the drive was conducted. 'We will seek cooperation from the general public to prevent the disease effectively,' he added.
The Hindu
26-04-2025
- Health
- The Hindu
Use proper initiatives to prevent malaria, says DHO
District Health Officer (DHO) Mahesh Biradar has said that it is everyone's duty to prevent and eradicate malaria with proper initiatives. He was addressing the audience after flagging off an awareness drive on 'World Malaria Day' in Yadgir on Friday. The primary and most common cause of malaria is the bite of an infected female Anopheles mosquito. These mosquitoes carry the Plasmodium parasite in their saliva. Areas with stagnant water, like ponds or containers, can become breeding grounds for mosquitoes, increasing the risk of malaria transmission, Dr. Biradar said, adding that the mosquitoes should be destroyed at the larva stage to curb the spread of malaria. The drive began at Gandhi Circle and concluded at the DHO's office, passing through major roads. Vector Borne Disease Control Officer M.A. Sajid said that one should get tested immediately after experiencing symptoms like fever, chills, discomfort, headache, nausea and vomiting, abdominal or muscle pain and undergo necessary treatment. Dr. Sajid also appealed to the people to ensure cleanliness in the surroundings.
