Amid spike in dengue cases, Karnataka govt. launches awareness campaign
Mangaluru (Karnataka), Jul 5: Amid a spike in dengue cases in Karnataka, Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao on Friday launched an awareness campaign in this district headquarters town of Dakshina Kannada to eliminate breeding sites of Aedes mosquito that causes the vector borne disease.
He conducted a house-to-house inspection in parts of the city along with health workers and checked breeding areas of Aedes mosquitoes.
Rao, who is also district in-charge Minister, inspected places where Aedes mosquito larvae were produced in water stagnated in coconut shells, tubs and tyres and observed the measures being taken by Health Department staff to destroy them.
He advised the local residents to be vigilant.
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Speaking to reporters later, the Minister said the Department has launched a campaign to destroy breeding sites of Aedes mosquitoes every Friday for dengue control and urged the public to extend their cooperation.
Health workers are engaged in creating awareness among people. People need to ensure that water does not stagnate in places around their houses. Aedes mosquito breeding sites are being identified and destroyed, he said.
"It has been suggested to identify hot spots where dengue fever is more common and open fever clinics. It is advised to conduct dengue testing on people with fever, who come from those regions where dengue is prevalent and provide treatment. This can prevent deaths," Rao said.
The Minister also said his Department along with the Rural Development Department, district administration, local Corporation officials and teachers have been engaged in efforts to control dengue.
According to the data shared by the Health Department, total positive dengue cases reported in the State since January till July 4 was 6,676 and out of these, total active cases were 695. Dengue has claimed six lives in the state in the current calendar year.
ಡೆಂಗಿ ಹೆಚ್ಚಿರುವ ಕಡೆ ಫೀವರ್ ಕ್ಲಿನಿಕ್ ಸ್ಥಾಪಿಸಲಾಗುವುದು. ಆ ಪ್ರದೇಶದಲ್ಲಿ ಜ್ವರದ ಲಕ್ಷಣ ಕಂಡುಬರುವ ಎಲ್ಲರಿಗೂ ಡೆಂಗಿ ಪತ್ತೆ ಪರೀಕ್ಷೆ ನಡೆಸಲಾಗುವುದು. ಡೆಂಗಿ ಕಂಡುಬಂದಲ್ಲಿ ಅಗತ್ಯ ಚಿಕಿತ್ಸೆ ನೀಡಲಾಗುವುದು.#DefeatDengue #DengueAlert #Dengue pic.twitter.com/dCM7toBZtT
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ರಾಜ್ಯದಲ್ಲಿ ಡೆಂಗಿ ನಿಯಂತ್ರಣ ಕುರಿತಂತೆ ರಾಜ್ಯದ ಎಲ್ಲಾ ಜಿಲ್ಲೆಗಳ ಜಿಲ್ಲಾಧಿಕಾರಿಗಳು, ಜಿಲ್ಲಾ ಪಂಚಾಯತ್ ಸಿಇಒಗಳು ಮತ್ತು ಜಿಲ್ಲಾ ಆರೋಗ್ಯಾಧಿಕಾರಿಗಳೊಂದಿಗೆ ವಿಡಿಯೋ ಕಾನ್ಫರೆನ್ಸ್ ಮೂಲಕ ಸಭೆ ನಡೆಸಿದೆ.
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Elephant calf brought from Bijnor kept under care at Pilibhit Tiger Reserve
Pilibhit (PTI): A 19-day-old elephant calf, brought from Bijnor, was placed under care at the Pilibhit Tiger Reserve (PTR) on Sunday, an official said and added that the calf got separated from its mother in the forest area of Bijnor.
The calf was born on December 2 in the Bijnor forest area and got separated from its mother shortly after birth, the official said.
The forest department made several attempts to reunite it with its mother, but without any success. To ensure the calf's safety and better care, it was decided to transfer it to the Pilibhit Tiger Reserve on the instructions of senior officials.
On Saturday, Deputy Director Manish Singh received the calf. Special arrangements have been made in the reserve for its care. It has been kept in a safe and clean environment to provide it with a natural setting and protect it from external noise and disturbances.
Singh told reporters that raising an 19-day-old calf is challenging.
It requires a special diet as a substitute for mother's milk and constant monitoring.
He said a special team has been formed to provide 24-hour care. Since the calf is very young, it is being cared for like a newborn baby.
According to Singh, the primary responsibility for monitoring the calf's health has been entrusted to PTR's veterinarian, Dr Daksh Gangwar. Under his supervision, a complete record of the calf's health checkups, diet, and body temperature is being maintained. The team is ensuring that the calf does not contract any infection.
