263 dengue infections, 9 malaria cases reported in June: Telangana Health Dept.

The State health department on Friday said that in the month of June a total of 263 Dengue positive cases and 9 positive infections of Malaria were reported in Telangana. While maintaining that the Dengue positive cases have marginally improved this year, when compared to last year, the senior health authorities have directed the district health authorities to be vigilant and ensure there are no untoward health incidences.

In a high-level review meeting on dengue and other seasonal diseases, Secretary, Health, Medical and Family Welfare, Christina Z Chongthu has directed



Heads of various health wings to visit vulnerable and high risk districts to review the situation on seasonal illness like dengue, malaria, gastroenteritis and viral fevers.

The Heads of departments have to convene a coordination meeting with Additional Collectors (local bodies), District Health Officers, Panchayat Secretary to review the preparedness regarding availability of human resource, drugs and medicines, daily case reporting and IEC activities and awareness programmes, the Health Secretary has directed.