Dengue outbreak in Manipur reached an Alarming State with health department
Reportedly of the three fatalities, two cases were reported from Imphal West and one in Bishnupur district. Regarding cumulative confirmed positive cases, the Imphal West district recorded the highest number of cases at 835 followed by Imphal east with a total case of 240. Meanwhile, Tengnoupal, Pherzawl, Churachandpur and Jiribam have no positive cases till date. Notably, in September, the total positive cases stood at 230 with one death. However, within the first few days of October, the cumulative figure saw a sharp spike.Previously Manipur health Minister Dr Sapam Ranjan had appealed to the people to cooperate with the department citing the likelihood of an increase in the number of dengue cases. The increase in dengue cases was recorded despite the efforts of the department to contain the spread through constant awareness and fogging initiatives.Moreover an official of the health department said the situation has gone out of control in some areas of the Imphal West district. The official said altogether, 292 areas and villages have been affected by dengue in Manipur. Imphal West tops the chart with 133 affected areas followed by Imphal east with 70, and Bishnupur 33 areas.