Officials instructed to take precaution against diseases

The villagers of Karike in the taluk are gripped with the fear of dengue with an increase in suspected cases of attack being reported in the village.

The elected representatives and officials visited the village on Saturday and instilled confidence in the residents. The Health Department has initiated fogging to check the mosquitoes.

MLA K G Bopaiah, who visited the village, said that an effort will be made to set up a primary health centre at Karike.

Speaking at a meeting at Karike, he said that dengue and chikungunya cases have been reported at Karike, Peraje, Sampaje and Chembu gram panchayats. “The officials should take precautionary measures to check the outbreak of the disease. Ambulance service will be available during monsoon. A doctor will visit Karike village daily,” he promised.

‘Create awareness’

He called upon the health officials to create awareness on dengue in SC/ST colonies in Karike, Chembu, Sampaje, and Peraje. Bopaiah visited the house of Kamalakshi (55) and Pramod Kumar (38) who died of suspected dengue and consoled the family members.

The MLA added that the Atal Bihari Vajpayee English Model Residential School will be started at Bhagamandala and 10-acre land has been identified for the purpose.

MLC M P Sunil Subramani said that nets should be used at night to prevent mosquito bite. The public should ensure that water does not remain stagnant in the village.

Karike Gram Panchayat member Ramanath said that 60 to 70 persons in the village are suffering from suspected dengue. A primary health centre should be sanctioned to the village along with sanctioning a junior college, he requested.

About 35% of mosquito larva was traced in a survey conducted by the health officials at Karike.

Madikeri Medical College Director Dr Mahendra gave details on the survey and said that dengue can be controlled in seven to 10 days. “The water in the overhead tanks should be changed once a week. The public should ensure that water does not remain stagnant in tyres, coconut shells,” he advised.

Taluk Medical Officer Dr Ravi Kumar said that those who are suffering from fever should visit the doctor.