New Delhi:Admitting that there is a spike in dengue cases in India this year, the Health Ministry on Saturday confirmed that there are 32,091 dengue across the country till date, which is much higher than the same period the previous year.
Quoting statistics from the National Centre for Vector Borne Disease Control (NCVBDC), a senior Health Ministry official, said that till June this year, a total of 32,091 dengue cases have been reported across the country against a total of 18,391 dengue cases reported in the corresponding period of 2023.
The official said that 32 deaths have also been reported from across the country due to dengue with Kerala bearing the highest casualties of 22. Karnataka reported five deaths, followed by Tamil Nadu two and Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra one each.
The official said that the Health Ministry, Director General of Health Services and NCVBDC are regularly reviewing and monitoring the situation of dengue outbreaks in the country for the current monsoon season, to assess the situation, preparedness, technical guidance and to sensitise and forewarn the states.
“At least seven review meetings were held till July 10 this year, including one by Health Minister JP Nadda over the situation,” the official informed.