Imphal, October 13 (IANS). With 11 more people being found infected with dengue in Manipur on Monday, 2,343 people have been found infected with dengue so far this year. Apart from this, one patient died of dengue in Bishnupur district.
According to officials of the Health and Family Welfare Department, dengue positive cases so far this year (2025) have increased by 73.17 percent compared to the same period last year (2024). The report said that between January 1 and October 12 this year, 5,630 people were tested, of which 2,343 positive cases were found.
An official of the Health and Family Welfare Department said that there has been an increase of 990 dengue cases this year, while 1,353 dengue cases were reported in Manipur during the same period in 2024.
Dengue cases are increasing in 16 districts of Manipur. The highest number of cases were reported in Imphal West at 1,686, followed by 365 in Imphal East, 69 in Bishnupur, 63 in Thoubal, 45 in Senapati and 37 in Kakching.
The most affected areas are Imphal West, Imphal East, Bishnupur and Thoubal in the densely populated Imphal Valley region, while Senapati and Kakching are in the hilly areas. The only dengue-related death occurred in Bishnupur district.
Officials said that dengue cases are increasing in Manipur, which has increased the concern in the valley and hilly areas.
Health officials say prolonged monsoon rains and stagnant water are creating favorable conditions for Aedes mosquitoes, which spread dengue. The Health and Family Welfare Department has intensified fogging and awareness campaigns to control mosquitoes.
Officials and the Urban Development Department have appealed to people to keep their surroundings clean, remove stagnant water and use mosquito repellents and nets.
Officials have advised to immediately contact a doctor if symptoms like fever, body ache or rashes appear so that complications can be avoided.
–IANS
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