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Arunachal Pradesh issues dengue advisory after fever cases rise
Arunachal Pradesh has issued a health advisory for early detection of dengue after a rise in short-term fever cases. The advisory by the Itanagar Capital Region district medical officer, Dr C Lowang…
Arunachal Pradesh has issued a health advisory for early detection of dengue after a rise in short-term fever cases. The advisory by the Itanagar Capital Region district medical officer, Dr C Lowang Mallo, urges residents to prevent mosquito breeding by eliminating stagnant water and to use repellents and nets.
People with symptoms such as headache, body ache and joint pain should avoid self-medication and consult a doctor immediately, the advisory said. It specifically cautioned against taking aspirin, ibuprofen and steroids without medical advice.
The advisory comes amid concerns over the Northeast's vulnerability to vector-borne diseases. A parliamentary committee had earlier noted that monsoon rains, waterlogging and unplanned urbanisation in the region create ideal conditions for mosquitoes.
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The Northeast has historically reported high incidence of vector-borne diseases, with Assam and Arunachal Pradesh often recording the bulk of cases during the monsoon months. The advisory targets the Itanagar Capital Region, but the risk extends across the state. Under the National Vector Borne Disease Control Programme, states are required to report cases weekly and maintain a minimum stock of testing kits and drugs. The next data release from the health ministry, expected in October, will show whether the current upsurge is an early seasonal spike or the start of a larger outbreak. The parliamentary committee's call for region-specific strategies puts the onus on the state to show whether its surveillance and fogging schedules are keeping pace with urbanisation and waterlogging in towns such as Naharlagun and Pasighat.
Source: assamtribune.com
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