Rs 500 fine on discovery of Dengue larvae at homes in Jamshedpur

Jamshedpur: District Magistrate cum Deputy Commissioner, Ananya Mittal, today emphasized the importance of health safety during a meeting on dengue prevention. Residents were urged to prevent water accumulation around their homes.

Health department was instructed to keep the test kit and other preparations strong, run awareness campaign among school children, collect fine if dengue larvae are found in homes.

 Ananya Mittal directed the health department to ensure robust preparations, including ample test kits. An awareness campaign will be conducted among school children. A fine will be imposed if dengue larvae are found in homes.

In the meeting held at the Collectorate Auditorium, Ananya Mittal mandated that all hospitals reserve two beds for dengue patients and maintain an adequate supply of test kits. Present at the meeting were Deputy Development Commissioner Manish Kumar, Civil Surgeon Dr. Jujhar Majhi, MGM Deputy Superintendent Dr. Nakul Chaudhary, municipal officials, representatives of TMH, and other private medical institutions and nursing homes.

The Health Department reported two cases of dengue, both from outside the district. Hospital managements were instructed to reserve beds for dengue patients and charge only the prescribed rate for dengue tests. Non-compliance will result in legal action. A fine of Rs. 500 will be collected from households with dengue larvae, with higher penalties for repeated violations. Anti-larva spraying will be conducted on a war footing.

 Ananya Mittal explained that dengue is an infectious disease spread by Aedes mosquitoes. Residents are advised to avoid water accumulation and maintain cleanliness. The health department will ensure testing kits are available, form QRTs, issue helpline numbers, identify contact tracing teams, and check for dengue larvae in hotspots. Urban body officials and Jusco representatives were instructed to conduct fogging and publicize dengue prevention efforts. The education department will raise awareness among school children, emphasizing the importance of wearing full-body clothing, using mosquito nets, and preventing water accumulation in schools.

Dengue is spread by the bite of an infected Aedes mosquito, with symptoms appearing 5-6 days later.

Anyone bitten by an infected female Aedes mosquito is at risk. Most dengue cases are due to such bites.

Patients should be examined and treated promptly to prevent complications. The IgM ELISA test should be done five days after fever onset. Testing is free at MGM and Sadar Hospital and available at TMH and other private institutions.

Dengue prevention tips: Regularly clean areas where water collects inside and outside the house.  Avoid accumulating useless items like open bottles, boxes, old tires, and plastic items that can hold water. Keep utensils upside down and water containers covered. Prevent water accumulation in flower pots.

Empty and dry coolers weekly before refilling.

Use mosquito nets while sleeping. Wear clothes that cover the body as much as possible. Consult a doctor if you have dengue symptoms and avoid self-medication.