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Doda Battles Dengue Surge: 52 Cases Reported, Civic Bodies Intensify Prevention
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News18•28-09-2026, 15:00
Doda Battles Dengue Surge: 52 Cases Reported, Civic Bodies Intensify Prevention
- •Doda has reported 52 dengue cases, leading civic authorities to intensify anti-larval spraying, fogging, and public awareness campaigns.
- •Civic teams from Doda and Bhaderwah Municipal Committees conducted door-to-door inspections to eliminate mosquito breeding sites.
- •Six teams have been deployed for fogging and anti-larval spraying in vulnerable areas of Doda and Bhaderwah.
- •Nearly 239 mosquito breeding spots on residential, religious, and commercial premises have been identified and destroyed.
- •Authorities have warned residents and commercial establishments of penalties for repeated mosquito breeding sites and issued an advisory for citizens to take preventive measures.
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Doda has reported 52 dengue cases, with all 52 patients admitted to the Government Medical College Hospital in Doda.
Civic authorities have deployed six teams for fogging and anti-larval spraying, conducted door-to-door inspections, and identified and destroyed nearly 239 mosquito breeding spots on residential, religious, and commercial premises.
Health authorities have issued an advisory urging senior citizens and people with diabetes, hypertension, respiratory illnesses, and other comorbidities to remain vigilant and seek medical attention if they develop symptoms.
