The health authorities warned that stagnant water in households and apartments could become a foot for mosquitoes and urgently on local bodies to raise awareness.
Over the past three weeks in Ernacula, two people in Ernacula have succumbed.
The district recorded a total of 440 suspects and confirmed cases from 1 May 2025. Official estimates are among those who have succumbed to this disease include a 72 -year -old woman from Rayamangalam and a 46 -year -old woman from Thuravoor. The first case of death due to the dengue fever was reported on 13 May and the second case on May 16.
Most cases have been reported from rural limits Mooolllamkuzhi, Mukkannoor, Chowara, Ayampuzha, Lazhakulam, Keezhmad, Pampakuda, Udaymperoor, Malayidamthuruth, Kadavoor and Moothakunnam. In the city limit, suspended and confirmed cases from Kadavantho and Kalior were reported during this period.
The highest number of May 1 was reported on 13 May (a total of 51 suspects and confirmed cases). Ernakulam had an average of about 23 Dengue cases in the last three weeks (confirmed by suspects).
Ajayakumar NP, President of Rayamangalam Panchayat, said that the control measures were launched in two departments – Valayanchirangara and Pulvudazhi North – that showed a slight increase in the number of dengue cases. In these areas, initiatives of fogging and cleaning included, including accredited social health activists (Ashas) and healthcare professionals, he said.
The health authorities urged local bodies that reported suspicious and confirmed cases to create awareness among the inhabitants to avoid the presence of stagnant water in houses and flats that act as a primary source for mosquitoes.
Measures for reducing the source must be initiated to control the vector population. Reproduction inside households include floral vases and pots, water trays behind the refrigerator and upper tanks, which are not properly covered according to official estimates.
Published – May 20, 2025 20:14
