Dengue cases in Rajasthan have surged to 6,901 this year, with an alarming addition of 2,273 new cases in just 11 days. Udaipur alone has reported 830 dengue-positive cases and 160 malaria-positive cases.

Fogging Efforts in Udaipur Proving Ineffective

The Udaipur Municipal Corporation is conducting fogging across the city, but the spread of these diseases continues. Hospitals and health departments confirm that even in high-risk areas where fogging is being done, new dengue cases are still being reported.

Pyrethrin-Diesel Fogging Formula Failing

Udaipur Municipal Corporation is using a mixture of pyrethrin and diesel for mosquito control, following the formula recommended by the health department. The solution contains 1 liter of pyrethrin and 19 liters of diesel. However, this fogging method is proving ineffective, as mosquito populations are not decreasing, and new dengue patients are being admitted daily. Private hospitals are also seeing an increase in cases.

Experts Suggest Double Fogging and Chemical Testing

Doctors and experts say that mosquitoes come out in the evening and stay indoors for the rest of the day. Therefore, fogging should be done twice before and after sunset to be effective. They also recommend lab testing of the chemicals used in fogging to ensure effectiveness. Additionally, residents should be informed about fogging in their areas so they can close their doors and windows. Experts also advise spraying bleaching powder in drains and garbage piles.

Dengue Spread Across Rajasthan

According to health department data, Jaipur alone reported 300 new dengue cases, with Jaipur rural seeing 130 positive cases. On October 12, 2024, 194 people tested positive for dengue. Despite the rise in cases, only two deaths have been reported this year. The state recorded 2,273 dengue cases from October 1-11, significantly higher than the 1,236 cases reported during the same period last year.

Soldier Died of Dengue

A 25-year-old soldier, Dau Prajapat, from Mithi Nadi in Barmer district, tragically passed away due to dengue on October 10, 2024, while stationed in Udhampur, Jammu and Kashmir. His family is now demanding that he be given martyr status.

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Source: Media Reports