DIMAPUR: A staggering 227 positive dengue cases have been reported across the state’s Dimapur and Chümoukedima districts out of 1,677 samples tested, the National Centre for Vector-Borne Disease Control revealed on Monday.
In the wake of surging number of dengue cases, an extensive door-to-door awareness campaign has been launched in the key affected areas, a consultant of the health agency for Dimapur informed the local press.
The comprehensive door-to-door campaign incorporates a multifaceted approach involving thorough inspections alongside crucial information education communication (IEC), behaviour change communication (BCC), and inter-personal communication (IPC) interactions with the residents. These concerted efforts span Dimapur sadar, Chümoukedima, and Medziphema, with each area managed by dedicated teams.
The official further elaborated on the division of responsibilities, explaining that the first team operates under his guidance, while the second team is led by the District Programme Officer and Communicable Disease-I/District Surveillance Officer (DPO CD-I/DSO), while the third team is overseen by an epidemiologist.
Each team, consisting of 11 members, conducted extensive visits to Sabalie Colony in Chümoukedima, Diphupar and Medziphema village. Their primary objective was to ensure that potential breeding grounds for mosquito larvae were eradicated.
While acknowledging the effectiveness of fogging in eliminating adult mosquitoes, the official underscored its limitations in eradicating mosquito larvae breeding sites.
Over 60 houses in Sabalie Colony, Chümoukedima, and approximately 200 houses were inspected on Monday alone, the official confirmed. Additionally, the teams engaged in discussions with local village councils and youth organisations to raise awareness about dengue.
Three teams have plans to cover more than 50 localities within the current month, it has been reported. The selection of these localities is based on an assessment, considering both the confirmed positive cases and areas at risk of a potential dengue outbreak.
