Director of National Health Mission, Nagaland, the state has observed a significant increase in dengue incidence since 2005...
Digital Desk: Nagaland has recorded 2,909 dengue cases since June of this year, the most in nearly two decades, according to a top official on Friday.
However, the health department stated that the situation was under control and that there was no reason to panic.
In a press briefing today, E Motsuthung Patton, Director of National Health Mission, Nagaland, said that according to available records since 2005, the state has observed a significant increase in dengue cases, with 2,909 confirmed infections out of 8,107 samples tested since June. Dimapur tops the list with 1,398 cases, he said.
"The department is keeping a close eye on the situation, which is under control." "There is no need to be alarmed," Patton added.
According to him, the maximum number of dengue cases documented over time was 374 in 2018.
According to another official, one dengue patient "with comorbidity" has died in the state so far. To prevent the spread of dengue, the health department has been conducting awareness efforts through workshops and house-to-house initiatives, he noted.
Continue Reading
