Rise In Cases Of Dengue And Chikungunya Across The Country

MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE

UNSTARRED  

QUESTION NO . 1500

ANSWERED ON 23.11.2010

Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE be pleased to state :-

(a) the number of dengue and chikungunya cases reported during the last three years across the country;

(b) the numbers of persons died due to dengue and chikungunya during the last three years;

(c) the reasons for the sudden rise of dengue and chikungunya cases;

(d) whether there is any specific action plan by Government to eradicate these diseases; and

(e) if so, the details thereof?

ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
(SHRI GHULAM NABI AZAD)

(a) The number of reported dengue and clinically suspected chikungunya cases in the country during last three years are given below: Year 2008 2009 2010 (till 18.11.2010) (Provisional) Dengue cases 12,561 15,535 23,630 Chikungunya cases 95,091 73,288 23,680 (b) The number of reported deaths due to dengue in the country during last three years are as under: 2008 2009 2010 (till 18.11.2010) (Provisional) 80 96 88 No death was reported due to chikungunya.

(c) These diseases are seasonal in nature and their transmission depends on climatic conditions, ecological factors and human behaviour. Extended spell of monsoon and more than average rainfall and construction activities in some parts of the country during the year 2010 were the major contributory factors for excessive breeding of Aedes Aegypti mosquitoes leading to more intense transmission of dengue. However, clinically suspected chikungunya cases reported in 2010 (upto November) is less as compared to the cases reported in corresponding period of 2009.

(d)&(e) For prevention and control of vector-borne diseases including dengue and chikungunya, Government of India is implementing an integrated National Vector Borne Disease Control Programame (NVBDCP) under the overarching umbrella of National Rural Health Mission (NRHM). The strategy for prevention and control of vector-borne diseases mainly includes integrated vector control, early case detection and appropriate treatment and behavior change communication. Government of India provides technical support as well as supplements the efforts of States/UTs by providing funds and commodities. However, the programme is primarily being implemented through the State/UT Governments. 

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