Kohima, Oct 28: Dengue cases have been rising in Nagaland with the state registering nearly 2,909 dengue cases since June this year. This is the highest number of cases in Nagaland in nearly two decades.
On the other hand, the health department said the situation is under control and there was no need to panic.
Dimapur tops the list with 1,398 cases.
Talking to reporters, Director of National Health Mission, Nagaland, E Motsuthung Patton, said as per available records since 2005, the state has seen a high increase in dengue cases, with 2,909 confirmed infections out of the 8,107 samples tested since June.
“The department is closely monitoring the situation, which is under control. There is no need to panic,” he said.
“The health department has been engaging in awareness drives through workshops and house-to-house campaigns to prevent the spread of dengue,” he added.
The highest number of dengue cases registered prior to 2023 was in 2018 when 374 cases were detected.
Meanwhile, one dengue patient with comorbidity has died so far in the state.
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