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Dengue Cases Gradually Decreasing, Health Secretary Informs Amid Intensified Prevention
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News18•05-10-2026, 12:58
Dengue Cases Gradually Decreasing, Health Secretary Informs Amid Intensified Prevention
- •Health Secretary Tharees Ahmed stated that dengue cases are gradually decreasing.
- •Dengue prevention measures have been intensified in Chennai Corporation.
- •Tharees Ahmed and Corporation Commissioner Sameeran inspected a special fever prevention camp in Teynampet.
- •As of October 3, out of 48,732 tests in Tamil Nadu, 20,625 people were confirmed with dengue, with 4,591 cases in Chennai.
- •Chennai Corporation urged citizens to prevent mosquito breeding and ensure no water stagnation to protect against dengue.
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Health Secretary Tharees Ahmed has stated that dengue cases are gradually decreasing across Tamil Nadu, with prevention measures being intensified.
As of October 3, out of 48,732 tests conducted across Tamil Nadu, 20,625 people have been confirmed with dengue, including 4,591 cases in Chennai.
Chennai Corporation has intensified prevention measures, including holding special fever prevention camps and carrying out active monsoon precautionary works.
