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Dengue Surge in Chennai: Medical Camps Doubled to 100 Daily!
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News18•04-10-2026, 18:33
Dengue Surge in Chennai: Medical Camps Doubled to 100 Daily!
- •Chennai Corporation intensifies preventive measures as dengue cases rise, with 1,293 people affected in September alone.
- •Medical camps increased from 50 to 100 daily to provide public with immediate medical assistance.
- •High incidence areas like Nungambakkam and Kodambakkam have seen controlled outbreaks due to continuous monitoring.
- •The Corporation is also assessing the dengue situation in Chennai's suburban areas.
- •Increased camps aim for early detection and direct medical services in affected regions.
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The Greater Chennai Corporation has increased its daily medical camps from 50 locations to 100 locations to handle the rising dengue cases and provide direct medical services to the public.
In September alone, 1,293 people in Chennai were affected by dengue, prompting the Corporation to intensify its preventive measures.
The Nungambakkam and Kodambakkam areas experienced a high incidence of dengue, prompting the Corporation to conduct additional medical camps and bring the situation under control through continuous monitoring.
