More than 1,200 cases of dengue have been reported in the Panchkula district this season, with nearly half occurring in Panchkula city itself, raising concerns about the Civil Partnership’s efforts to control the outbreak.
To date, the district has recorded 1,233 dengue cases, marking the second-highest count in recent years, following 2,022 cases in 2022. Previous years recorded 589 cases in 2023, 906 in 2021, 78 in 2020, 33 in 2019, and 143 in 2018.
Within the district, Panchkula city has the highest concentration of cases. Specifically, 198 cases were reported in Old Panchkula, 139 in Surajpur, 17 in Nanakpur, 43 in Kalka, 122 in Pinjore, 18 in Morni, 42 in Kot, 33 in Barwala, and seven in Hangola. The city’s metropolitan area accounts for the most significant number, with 589 cases—nearly 50% of the district total.
The District Health Department has been conducting surveillance drives and educating residents about dengue prevention. As of now, they have conducted inspections in over 1.067 million homes (through repeat visits) and collected over 11,947 samples for dengue testing.
Meanwhile, the Civil Partnership has issued 11,558 notices under Section 214 of the Municipal Bylaws Act (1973). City Mayor Kulbhushan Goyal noted that this season’s dengue mosquito strain seems different and expressed concerns over the effectiveness of fogging efforts. "We have met with Health Department officials, requesting data on the most affected areas to focus fogging and other preventive actions," he said. "While fogging has been done in high-case areas, the chemical currently used is ineffective. We will adjust our measures based on the Health Department’s guidance."
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