Pune: As dengue cases continue to rise in the city, chikungunya cases have also been detected, raising concerns among health officials. On Saturday, the medical department reported three cases of chikungunya and four cases of malaria in Pimpri-Chinchwad.
Since June 1, a total of 108 suspected cases have been examined, with three chikungunya cases recorded for the first time this July.
The rains in the city and surrounding areas this week have created flood-like conditions. Stagnant water in various places raises the likelihood of insect-borne and water-borne diseases.
There has been an increase in infectious diseases such as cold, cough, and fever in the city, especially among young children. The detection of chikungunya cases has added to the concerns.
At this time, the municipal corporation's medical department has urged citizens to take appropriate precautions to prevent the spread of these diseases.
Symptoms of chikungunya include headache, joint pain, fatigue, dizziness, vomiting, muscle pain, and rashes on the face. The medical department has taken action and prepared 16 teams zonally to conduct health check-ups for citizens displaced by the floods.
Awareness campaigns are being conducted in flood-affected areas by MPWs, health workers, and ASHA volunteers. Surveys are being conducted, and citizens are being treated.
Due to the current flood situation, there is a high possibility of water-borne diseases spreading through drinking water. Therefore, health officer Dr. Laxman Gofne has advised boiling and filtering water before drinking.
