Stagnant water breeds mosquitoes
The Hindu
Rise in dengue and malaria cases in State
As dengue and malaria cases keep rising in Telangana, Health officials advise people to keep their surroundings clean and make sure water does not collect and stay stagnant anywhere. In 208 days (January 1-July 27), only 459 dengue and 429 malaria cases were detected across the State. But, in 20 days thereafter (July 28 to August 16), Telangana recorded 747 dengue and 80 malaria cases. Director of Public Health Dr. G. Srinivasa Rao said that more than 50% of dengue cases were reported in Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) that includes Hyderabad and some parts of Rangareddy and Medchal Malkajgiri.More Related News