16 cases of dengue fever reported in North Andhra
Tribal areas found to be more prone

District gets 10 lakhs to handle Anti-larval measures
Minister Konathala says focus needs to be laid on sanitation

Teams pressed into service against mosquitoes
JC seeks cooperation from all departments

30 fever cases reported in district
Control rooms opened to disseminate health information

Visakhapatnam, October 11, 2006

Control rooms opened to disseminate health information

On Wednesday, an exclusive out patient ward for those suffering from viral fevers has been opened at King George Hospital (KGH). Nearly 30 fever cases have been reported and they were given treatment in the newly opened ward.

A few suspected dengue cases were reported in private hospitals but not a single case was confirmed officially. Officials intensified mosquito control operations throughout the district, especially in agency areas which are highly vulnerable to this disease. The medical authorities are focusing on valley and hilly tribal regions of Araku, Paderu, Chintapalle, GK Veedhi and other agency areas in Visakhapatnam district.

Meanwhile, the Medical and Health department has intensified their publicity campaign against fevers. It opened a control room in the office of the Medical and Health Officer with phone numbers 0891-2551717 and 250840 to keep track of the situation and rush emergency medical assistance to the needy.

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