16-05-2025
15 dengue cases reported in Mysuru this year
Suvarna, District Officer for Vector-Borne Disease Control, said on Friday that it is essential to keep our surroundings clean and ensure that water does not stagnate in order to prevent the breeding of dengue-causing mosquitoes.
Speaking at the National Dengue Day event organised at a Primary Health Center in the city, Dr. Suvarna said cooperation from public representatives is crucial in this effort.
This year's theme is 'Check, Clean, and Cover: Steps to Defeat Dengue.'
According to data released by the Health Department, Mysuru district has reported 15 cases of dengue and 38 cases of chikungunya since the beginning of 2025. While the numbers remain relatively low so far, health officials have cautioned that these cases typically rise with the onset of the monsoon.
A look at recent trends shows a concerning pattern, particularly in dengue cases. In 2024, the district reported 946 dengue cases, the highest in three years, and 186 chikungunya cases. Notably, one dengue-related death was recorded last year — the first such fatality in the district in recent years. In 2023, Mysuru saw 789 dengue and 103 chikungunya cases, while in 2022, there were 702 dengue and 219 chikungunya cases.
'It is important to raise awareness about dengue among the public. In this regard, the support of elected representatives, along with the Health Department, plays a significant role,' Dr. Suvarna said.
To control dengue, she said, larval surveys are conducted every Friday at all primary health centers. By destroying mosquito larvae, the mosquito population can be reduced, thereby lowering the risk of dengue, she added.
People having symptoms like fever should immediately visit the nearest hospital for treatment, she said.
Former city corporation members Rajini Annayya and Chayadevi, State-level entomologist Usha, district RCH officer Siraj Mohammad, taluk health officer Puttathayamma, medical officer Naveen, health education officers Muneendramma and Padmavathi, along with other district officials, supervisors, ASHA workers, and PHCO staff from various primary health centers, were present.
