September 11th 2024.
Rourkela: Despite the tireless efforts of the administration, the city of Rourkela is still struggling to contain the dengue outbreak. The area that has been hit the hardest is the captive township of Rourkela Steel Plant.
According to a dedicated doctor who is actively working on the frontlines against dengue, the authorities are doing everything they can to stop the spread of the disease. However, despite their best efforts, there has been no significant decrease in the number of new cases in the last week. In fact, the number of patients seeking treatment at hospitals, both public and private, is only increasing.
In the past six days alone, 226 new cases of dengue have been identified. But this number does not even account for those who are getting tested at private facilities. It's safe to say that the actual number of people affected by dengue is much higher than what has been reported so far.
The doctor also revealed that on August 31, there were 35 confirmed cases of dengue, followed by 60 on September 2, and more on September 3, 4, and 5. However, these cases were only from the IGH and RGH hospitals, and the data from private health centers is not yet available. This only adds to the growing concern that the number of dengue cases is much higher than what is being reported.
The captive township of Rourkela Steel Plant has become the epicenter of the dengue outbreak. Many people living in sectors one, three, four, 13, 17, and 20 have fallen ill with dengue. Despite the best efforts of RSP, the disease seems to be spreading rapidly, with new cases being reported every day.
To combat this crisis, RSP has formed a team of 50 volunteers who have been going door to door to spread awareness about dengue. However, their efforts have not been enough to stop the fever from affecting the residents of RSP's township. The major source of concern in many parts of the township is water logging, which creates the perfect breeding ground for mosquitoes.
The Rourkela Municipal Corporation (RMC) has also been conducting awareness drives in all areas under its jurisdiction. But unfortunately, even their efforts have not been effective in controlling the spread of dengue. Fresh cases of dengue are being reported every day from various localities such as Jhirpani, Shakti Nagar, Koel Nagar, Jagda, Bandhamunda, Basanti Colony, and Madhusudan Palli. This sudden surge in dengue cases has been unprecedented for the city.
An official from RMC shared that they take measures to prevent water logging before the monsoon season begins. However, the local residents often do not cooperate and allow stagnant water to accumulate in many areas, which becomes a breeding ground for mosquitoes. And when the situation gets out of hand, they are quick to blame the authorities. The official stressed that unless people become more aware of the threat of dengue and take preventive measures, it will be difficult to control the spread of the disease.
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