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Punjab Battles Chikungunya Rise: Mansa on Alert

Khazavali — Thu, 23 Oct 2025 06:37:59 +0000

This year, Chikungunya cases in Mansa have crossed 48, surpassing 36 dengue cases, according to official data. Locals, however, say the actual numbers are much higher. Health officials admitted the disease count has risen compared to last year.

Dr. Santosh Bharti, District Epidemiologist, explained that Chikungunya cases in Mansa are higher because testing facilities are available at Budhlada and Mansa Civil Hospitals. Special wards with mosquito nets are arranged for patients. He clarified that mosquitoes breed in clean, stagnant water, not dirty water.

Advocate Aneesh Jindal blamed poor sanitation and collapsed sewage systems. Many families near the bus stand and Lalluana Road have multiple patients, while mosquito control is mostly handled by local groups.

Chikungunya causes fever, joint pain, and rashes, while dengue brings body pain and can be fatal if severe. Experts warn citizens to avoid mosquito breeding spots and keep their surroundings clean.

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Patiala Leads State with 419 Cases

Khazavali — Thu, 23 Oct 2025 06:27:41 +0000

Patiala has become the worst-hit district in Punjab with 419 dengue cases, the highest in the state. Overall, dengue cases in Punjab have reached around 1,800, though officials have released confirmed data for only 12 districts. According to the report, these districts alone account for 1,554 cases so far.

In Patiala, Nabha and Bhadson are the most affected areas, recording 146 and 77 cases, respectively. Dr Sumeet Singh, District Epidemiologist, said over 100 cases in Nabha were detected through door-to-door health surveys. He added that the city’s four ELISA testing labs and 71 Aam Aadmi Clinics are actively testing samples. Health teams destroyed mosquito larvae at 9,541 sites, nearly 1.5 times more than last year’s number.

Patiala Civil Surgeon Dr Jagpalinder Singh assured that enough beds and facilities are available. The situation, he said, has now stabilised.

Meanwhile, Amritsar reported only 33 cases, though sources claim ELISA confirmations are pending. In Mansa, the Health Department stepped up testing after a complaint about unreported cases. Ropar district has recorded 40 cases so far.

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Telangana Health Minister Reviews Seasonal Disease Control Measures in Hyderabad

Amar Desai — Tue, 14 Oct 2025 05:52:10 +0000

Hyderabad: Health Minister Damodar Rajanarasimha conducted a high-level review meeting at the Secretariat to assess the performance of government hospitals and the state’s preparedness to control seasonal diseases. Senior health officials briefed the minister that this year Telangana recorded 2,900 dengue, 209 malaria, 4,600 typhoid, and 249 chikungunya cases — showing a notable decline compared to previous years.

The minister emphasized the importance of public awareness campaigns to educate citizens about preventive measures amid changing weather conditions that increase the risk of vector-borne and water-borne diseases.

He instructed health officials to strengthen sanitation drives, ensure adequate availability of medicines, and maintain strict disease surveillance systems across urban and rural areas. The minister also directed district health officers to coordinate with local bodies to prevent mosquito breeding and safeguard public health.

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