Fever survey to track water borne diseases

Threat from viral fever, dengue and malaria looms post heavy rains

With the effect of Cyclone Gulab receding in Telangana, the threat from viral fevers, mosquito and water borne diseases is looming. And therefore, the Health department is on the job of conducting fever surveys to know if there is any spike in viral fevers or other diseases.

Since heavy rains and inundations could lead to water stagnation and contamination, there is a possibility of increase in mosquitoes leading to dengue, malaria and other vector borne diseases. District Medical and Health Officers said that surveillance measures have been going on continuously since it has been raining at regular intervals in the State.

Director of Public Health Dr. G. Srinivasa Rao has recently issued instructions to the DMHOs directing them to make sure supervisory staff, nursing and para medical staff conduct field visits in their jurisdiction and take the necessary preventive measures.