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West Bengal's active dengue cases drop 50% from last year, says CM Suvendu Adhikari
✍️ ANI News
🗓 02 Sep 2026, 09:38 AM
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Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced that the number of active dengue cases in West Bengal is half of what it was a year ago, indicating a significant decline.
Kolkata, West Bengal – The state health department reported a 50 percent reduction in active dengue cases compared with the same period last year, according to Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari. The CM highlighted the decline during a press briefing, calling it a positive outcome of ongoing vector‑control measures and public awareness campaigns.
Health officials said the drop reflects intensified fogging, larvicidal operations and community participation in eliminating stagnant water sources. While the exact current figure was not disclosed, the trend suggests that the state is moving away from the severe outbreaks experienced in previous years.
The government has urged residents to remain vigilant, continue using repellents and seek immediate medical attention if fever symptoms appear. The health ministry will keep monitoring the situation closely throughout the monsoon season.
Experts cautioned that dengue transmission can surge if preventive actions lapse, and they emphasized the need for sustained effort to maintain the downward trajectory.
Health officials said the drop reflects intensified fogging, larvicidal operations and community participation in eliminating stagnant water sources. While the exact current figure was not disclosed, the trend suggests that the state is moving away from the severe outbreaks experienced in previous years.
The government has urged residents to remain vigilant, continue using repellents and seek immediate medical attention if fever symptoms appear. The health ministry will keep monitoring the situation closely throughout the monsoon season.
Experts cautioned that dengue transmission can surge if preventive actions lapse, and they emphasized the need for sustained effort to maintain the downward trajectory.