Report Correct Dengue Numbers Or Face Action: Haryana Health Minister Warns Hospitals

state has seen a notable decrease in dengue cases across its 22 districts compared to previous year. In 2023, re were 8,081 reported cases of dengue, but this number dropped to 4,634 this year, as minister informed assembly in response to opposition's calling attention motion on issue.

Members of opposition parties, including INLD and Congress, raised concerns about rise in dengue cases and alleged delay in supply of DAP fertilizers to farmers.

In his response, Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini assured assembly that re is no shortage of DAP or urea fertilizers in state.

Minister Rao furr clarified that reporting of vector-borne diseases is now mandatory for all hospitals and laboratories across state.

She emphasized that any hospital, wher public or private, found negligent in reporting accurate dengue data will face strict action without delay.

Dengue testing is being offered free of charge, with 27 government laboratories—one in each district—currently operational.

As of November 11, 2024, a total of 1,13,667 dengue tests have been conducted in state. ditionally, 196 wards and 1,022 beds have been reserved for dengue patients in government hospitals, she ded.