Wahge Reviews Rising Dengue Cases in ICR

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Itanagar, September 30: 

Arunachal Pradesh Health and Family Welfare Minister Biyuram Wahge held a review meeting with Health Department officials on Wednesday amid a recent rise in dengue cases in the Itanagar Capital Region (ICR) and adjoining areas.

The meeting reviewed the prevailing situation and discussed measures to contain the spread of the mosquito-borne disease. 

Wahge directed officials to strengthen surveillance, testing and preventive measures across the affected areas. 

The minister stressed the need for rigorous testing, early detection and close monitoring of suspected and confirmed cases. Officials were also asked to maintain close surveillance to prevent the disease from spreading to other regions.

Discussions also focused on strengthening public awareness, source reduction and vector-control measures. 

The meeting emphasised the need for coordinated action involving the Health Department, Itanagar Municipal Corporation (IMC) and other concerned departments and local authorities. 

Wahge directed officials to ensure timely response and necessary healthcare support for affected people. He also called for continued coordination between departments to strengthen dengue prevention and control efforts.

The Health Department is carrying out surveillance, testing and case detection while coordinating awareness, vector-control and source-reduction activities at the community level. 

The IMC is also conducting information, education and communication activities in its wards and using garbage collection vehicles to disseminate dengue awareness messages. 

The minister appealed to residents to remain alert and take precautions against mosquito breeding. People have been advised to avoid stagnant water around homes and workplaces, keep water storage containers covered and maintain clean surroundings. 

Residents have also been advised to use mosquito repellents or nets and wear full-sleeved clothing to reduce exposure to mosquito bites. Recent health advisories in the ICR have similarly urged people to remove stagnant water and seek medical attention promptly if dengue-like symptoms develop. 

Wahge further urged people experiencing fever or other dengue-like symptoms to consult a doctor promptly and avoid self-medication. 

He said there was no need for panic and stressed that timely medical attention, preventive measures and community participation were important in containing the spread. 

The latest review comes after health authorities issued a dengue prevention advisory in the ICR following an increase in cases of sudden-onset fever. The advisory urged residents to remain vigilant and focus on early detection and prevention. 

Location: Itanagar 791111

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