Dengue Outbreak in West Bengal: Rising Death Toll Raises Concern in Kolkata and Surrounding Districts
With recent dengue-related deaths reported in Kolkata, Bidhannagar, and Islampur, West Bengal faces a growing dengue crisis as cases rise rapidly across multiple regions.
Alarming Dengue Outbreak in West Bengal
The recent surge in dengue cases across West Bengal has sparked widespread concern, with multiple dengue-related deaths reported in Kolkata, Bidhannagar, and Islampur. The situation highlights the intensity of this year’s dengue season and the urgent need for public awareness and preventive measures.
- Kolkata’s First Dengue Death
Kolkata reported its first dengue fatality of the season with the death of a young man from the Jorabagan area. He had been admitted to the hospital after contracting dengue and ultimately succumbed to the disease. - Bidhannagar Reports Dengue-Related Death
In Bidhannagar, a 69-year-old woman, Shibani Das, residing in Ward 4, Sarat Pally, succumbed to dengue hemorrhagic fever on Saturday. She had been hospitalized in Baguihati, and her death certificate confirms “dengue hemorrhagic fever” as the cause. This marks the first dengue fatality in Bidhannagar this season. - Islampur Grapples with Widespread Dengue Cases
The dengue situation is especially severe in Islampur, with Netaji Park and Nasyat Para areas hit hardest. A 30-year-old man, Rahul Sheikh, passed away due to dengue on Tuesday morning, adding to the growing list of dengue fatalities in Islampur. Hospitals in the area are overwhelmed, with a continuous influx of patients presenting fever and dengue symptoms.
Rising Dengue Cases and Preventive Measures
The surge in dengue cases and fatalities in West Bengal this season underlines the importance of maintaining cleanliness, eradicating mosquito breeding sites, and seeking prompt medical treatment for fever and related symptoms. The local health authorities have urged citizens to adopt preventive measures and immediately seek medical attention if symptoms appear.
