District Reports 29 Dengue Cases and 3,874 Dog Bite Incidents This Year

Madikeri, Jul. 22: In Kodagu district, 1,634 samples have been tested since January, 29 dengue cases have been confirmed, and they have been treated and cured. Several awareness programs have been organized under the National Rabies Control Program, and 3,874 dog bites have been reported in the district since January, and all have recovered after receiving anti-rabies vaccination, informed District Health and Family Welfare Officer Dr. Satish Kumar.

Giving information at a press conference in his office in the city, he said that stagnant water leads to the breeding of mosquitoes. Therefore, attention should be paid to prevent stagnant water. Mosquitoes are likely to breed from coconut shells, tires, buckets and others. Therefore, emphasis should be placed on environmental cleanliness. He requested everyone to be careful to control infectious diseases that can spread during the rainy season.

Mosquitoes can spread dengue, malaria, chikungunya and other infectious diseases. Therefore, one should be careful about this, advised Dr. Satish Kumar. He said that mosquito bites during the day can cause infectious diseases including dengue. He said that malaria, chikungunya and other infectious diseases have not been reported in the district since January.

Necessary precautions have been taken in the district in view of the reporting of Covid cases in various places. In that regard, various types of masks have been stocked. He requested the public to be careful about this as well.

Cases related to heart disease are being reported here and there, and if there is any problem related to the heart, one should visit the nearest government hospital. In addition, one should consult a specialist doctor and get the disease cured. BPL ration card holders will get free treatment from the government. APL card holders will also get health services at a discounted rate, informed Dr. Satish Kumar. Under the NP-NCD program, people above 30 years of age should take precautions against diabetes, high blood pressure, oral cancer, breast cancer and cervical cancer.

A total of 34 dialysis machines have been installed in the dialysis center, district hospital, public hospital and community health center, and many are being given dialysis treatment. Under the Home Health Scheme, 14 diseases have been identified and free treatment is being provided. Under the National Tobacco Control Program, awareness is being created throughout the district about the ill effects of tobacco products. Training programs are being organized. He said that street plays, advertisements and other educational guidance activities on the ill effects of tobacco products have been organized. He said that awareness is being created in schools and colleges. He said that the COTPA Act is being implemented effectively, and an investigation team is being formed at the district and taluk levels to create awareness.

The Health and Family Welfare Department is creating more awareness to prevent maternal and infant mortality. Necessary steps have been taken in cooperation with various departments to eliminate malnutrition. He said that free transportation, medical assistance and care are being provided for special treatment and care of malnourished children.

A child admitted to the 10-bed NRC in the District Hospital Madikeri is given Rs. 125 for food and Rs. 125 for food per day and Rs. 125 for mother's food. He explained that parents who come to the NRC with the child will be given a compensation allowance of Rs. 309 per day.

CPHC-UHC He said that a total of 160 Ayushman Health Centers are functioning in the district under the program, and the public has been provided information about 12 health services including pregnancy and childbirth care, newborn and infant health, childhood and adolescent health, family planning and reproductive health, screening and management of communicable and non-communicable diseases, treatment of common diseases, eye, ear, nose, throat, dental health screening, care of old age and senior citizens, and mental health.

District Tuberculosis Control Officer Dr. Sanath Kumar, Infectious Diseases Control Officer Dr. Srinivas, District Health Education Officer Shanti were present at the press conference.

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