Kozhikode: After West Nile fever was reported in three districts of the state, the Kerala Health Department issued an advisory on mosquito control measures. Notably, West Nile fever has been reported in Malappuram, Kozhikode and Thrissur districts.
In the high-level meeting of the Health Department held last week, the State Health Minister had directed to intensify pre-monsoon cle.ng activities. District medical officers have been instructed to intensify activities.
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Instructions were also given to carry out coordinated activities with the district administration and local self-government bodies. The District Vector Control Unit collected samples from different parts and sent them for testing.
Also directed to strengthen awareness activities – Since 2011, West Nile Fever has been reported in various districts of the state, so there is no need to worry. The minister also requested that anyone with fever or other symptoms should seek immediate treatment.
All districts need to be alert
Meanwhile, the state government has ordered all districts to remain alert and issued instructions to take mosquito control measures by increasing pre-monsoon cleanliness drives and monitoring activities.
According to health officials, five cases of the vector-borne disease were reported in the northern district of Kozhikode on Tuesday, May 6. Cases of West Nile fever have also been reported in Malappuram and Thrissur districts.
In a statement, Kozhikode District Collector Snehil Kumar Singh said that of the total five cases reported so far in the district, four have recovered, and one is currently undergoing treatment at the Government Medical College Hospital,” HT reports. .
In the wake of the outbreak, state Health Minister Veena George said that cases of West Nile viral infection have been reported in the state and also urged all district officials to remain alert.
