In the last week, the number of dengue cases has doubled in the capital Delhi. According to the disease transmission report released by the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD), 348 cases of diseases caused by mosquitoes have been found. Delhi has the highest number of dengue cases every year, so there is a need to pay immediate attention to this serious issue and take joint action because this problem is complex and multidimensional. Let's look at the big reasons behind this.
Why are there more dengue cases in Delhi?
1. Better breeding ground for mosquitoes
Several factors may be responsible for the alarming condition of dengue in Delhi. According to Dr. Tribhuvan Gulati, Lead Consultant, CK Birla Hospital, in the national capital, the Aedes mosquito, one of the carriers of the dengue virus, thrives due to the tropical climate. This problem is made worse by the high-density population and urbanization, which creates lots of places for mosquitoes to breed, such as standing water near homes.
2. Lack of Awareness
Lack of awareness among common people is an important reason. Many people are not aware of practical measures like keeping things clean, using insecticides and wearing full-sleeve clothes. People should take the initiative to get the necessary information for the safety of their locality and themselves.
3. Problem of Waste Management
The problem of not having proper waste management and poor sanitation increases the risk of dengue even more. If you throw garbage in the open then the breeding ground for mosquitoes is ready. The local administration should dispose of the waste properly, as well as cleaning drains and drainage is also necessary.
4. Growing population of the city
The migration of a large population towards the cities makes this problem even worse and knowingly or unknowingly becomes the reason for the spread of dengue. When people move from dengue-affected areas to some other place, they carry the virus with them and then cause it to spread to unaffected areas.
How can we win the war against dengue?
There is a need for a better and more effective plan to deal with the rising havoc of dengue in Delhi properly. This includes efforts to strengthen medical infrastructure and guarantee full treatment, increase public awareness, improve waste management, and promote cooperation between all authorities.
Always remember this thing that we will be able to be successful against dengue only when there is better coordination between the general public, local administration, and healthcare experts and fight together against this disease. In this way, the danger of dengue coming every year in Delhi can be reduced.
(PC: Freepik)
