Here’s about dengue.
Dengue cases are on the rise in Bangalore.
Hospitals in the city are reporting fresh cases everyday. The Bowring and Lady Curzon Hospital witnesses six to eight fresh cases of dengue every day.
As many as 91 patients at the hospital have tested positive for the fever from January till June 26.
KC General Hospital at Malleswaram too treats six to eight patients suffering from dengue everyday.
Dr Jagadish Chinnappa, pediatrician at Manipal Hospital, said 15 children were admitted to the hospital and were undergoing treatment for dengue on Tuesday.
Dr H Parmesh, director (medical), Lakeside Hospital, said 10 confirmed cases are reported on an average at the hospital everyday.
Dr Hira Raikar, joint director of health and family welfare department (Malaria and filaria) said the palike should take steps because dengue cases were on the rise this year. “We asked the BBMP chief health officer last Thursday to submit a detailed project report of actions and measures taken by the palike,” he said.
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