<p>All precautionary measures should be taken to check the spread of vector-borne diseases like dengue, chikungunya and malaria in the district, said District in-Charge Minister K Abhayachandra Jain.<br /><br /></p>.<p>Chairing a meeting on Sunday, he said that stagnant water becomes breeding ground for mosquitoes. There is a need to maintain cleanliness in the surroundings and ensure that water does not remain stagnant.<br /><br />The minister said that work on UGD is nearing completion. The work on STP should be initiated at the earliest. A large number of labourers from outside work in coffee estates. There is a need to create awareness on cleanliness and education among them.<br /><br />Dog bite cases<br />A total of 3,476 dog bite cases have been reported in the district. Anti-rabies vaccines should be made available in all health centres, he added.<br /><br />MLC Gayathri Shanthe Gowda said that vacant site owners should be directed to maintain cleanliness on their sites.<br /><br />Deputy Commissioner S P Shadakshariswamy said that compared to last four to five years, the outbreak of vector-borne diseases were less this year. A total of 42 dengue, 32 chikungunya and 35 malaria cases have been reported in the district.<br /></p>
<p>All precautionary measures should be taken to check the spread of vector-borne diseases like dengue, chikungunya and malaria in the district, said District in-Charge Minister K Abhayachandra Jain.<br /><br /></p>.<p>Chairing a meeting on Sunday, he said that stagnant water becomes breeding ground for mosquitoes. There is a need to maintain cleanliness in the surroundings and ensure that water does not remain stagnant.<br /><br />The minister said that work on UGD is nearing completion. The work on STP should be initiated at the earliest. A large number of labourers from outside work in coffee estates. There is a need to create awareness on cleanliness and education among them.<br /><br />Dog bite cases<br />A total of 3,476 dog bite cases have been reported in the district. Anti-rabies vaccines should be made available in all health centres, he added.<br /><br />MLC Gayathri Shanthe Gowda said that vacant site owners should be directed to maintain cleanliness on their sites.<br /><br />Deputy Commissioner S P Shadakshariswamy said that compared to last four to five years, the outbreak of vector-borne diseases were less this year. A total of 42 dengue, 32 chikungunya and 35 malaria cases have been reported in the district.<br /></p>
