<p>Shivamogga: Deputy Commissioner Gurudatta Hegde said all panchayats should be made aware of Kyasanur Forest Disease (KFD) or Monkey Fever through posters, information, and education.</p><p>Presiding over a progress review meeting of various health department programmes in Shivamogga on Thursday, Hegde said the district has not recorded any KFD cases in 2024. However, tests are conducted if someone complains of symptoms.</p><p>He said Malenadu people should protect themselves from ticks when entering the forest. The Health Department has provided DMP oil in Sagara, Soraba, Thirthahalli, and Hosanagara taluks. People should apply it to their hands and feet before entering the forest.</p><p>He also asked the Animal Husbandry Department to vaccinate the livestock to protect them from ticks.</p><p>District Surveillance Officer Nagaraj Naik said KFD is transmitted through bites from infected ticks in the forest. The death of monkeys in the forest is a symptom of this disease. Therefore, people should inform the Health Department, the local gram panchayat or the Forest Department in case of a monkey death. People should avoid visiting such areas, he advised.</p><p>Naik said people should visit the nearest health centres in case of symptoms like fever, severe headache, red eyes, fatigue, or other signs of illness.</p><p>Reproductive Child Health Officer Mallappa said a special campaign was conducted from December 23 to 31 to vaccinate babies under one year who have not received any vaccinations.</p><p><strong>26,950 dog bite cases, four deaths</strong></p><p>District Surveillance Officer Nagaraj Naik said 26,950 dog bite cases and four deaths were reported in Shivamogga district in 2024. Authorities including the city corporation and local bodies must take measures to control stray dogs.</p><p>He also advised people bitten by dogs or other domestic animals to immediately visit a hospital and receive anti-rabies vaccination and appropriate treatment.</p><p>Deputy Commissioner Gurudatta Hegde said urban local bodies should sterilise stray dogs to control the menace.</p><p>Zilla Panchayat Deputy Secretary K R Sujatha, ASP Anil Kumar Bhoomaraddi, District Health Officer Nataraj, and District Surgeon Siddanagouda Patil attended the meeting.</p>
<p>Shivamogga: Deputy Commissioner Gurudatta Hegde said all panchayats should be made aware of Kyasanur Forest Disease (KFD) or Monkey Fever through posters, information, and education.</p><p>Presiding over a progress review meeting of various health department programmes in Shivamogga on Thursday, Hegde said the district has not recorded any KFD cases in 2024. However, tests are conducted if someone complains of symptoms.</p><p>He said Malenadu people should protect themselves from ticks when entering the forest. The Health Department has provided DMP oil in Sagara, Soraba, Thirthahalli, and Hosanagara taluks. People should apply it to their hands and feet before entering the forest.</p><p>He also asked the Animal Husbandry Department to vaccinate the livestock to protect them from ticks.</p><p>District Surveillance Officer Nagaraj Naik said KFD is transmitted through bites from infected ticks in the forest. The death of monkeys in the forest is a symptom of this disease. Therefore, people should inform the Health Department, the local gram panchayat or the Forest Department in case of a monkey death. People should avoid visiting such areas, he advised.</p><p>Naik said people should visit the nearest health centres in case of symptoms like fever, severe headache, red eyes, fatigue, or other signs of illness.</p><p>Reproductive Child Health Officer Mallappa said a special campaign was conducted from December 23 to 31 to vaccinate babies under one year who have not received any vaccinations.</p><p><strong>26,950 dog bite cases, four deaths</strong></p><p>District Surveillance Officer Nagaraj Naik said 26,950 dog bite cases and four deaths were reported in Shivamogga district in 2024. Authorities including the city corporation and local bodies must take measures to control stray dogs.</p><p>He also advised people bitten by dogs or other domestic animals to immediately visit a hospital and receive anti-rabies vaccination and appropriate treatment.</p><p>Deputy Commissioner Gurudatta Hegde said urban local bodies should sterilise stray dogs to control the menace.</p><p>Zilla Panchayat Deputy Secretary K R Sujatha, ASP Anil Kumar Bhoomaraddi, District Health Officer Nataraj, and District Surgeon Siddanagouda Patil attended the meeting.</p>
