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Dengue Surge Shakes Indore: 550 Cases in 2024, Fight is Far from Over

Dengue Surge Shakes Indore: 550 Cases in 2024, Fight is Far from Over
TINA KHATRI
Indore
Indore has been grappling with a significant rise in dengue cases in 2024, marking a troubling escalation in mosquito-borne diseases. The city recorded 550 dengue cases in 2024 alone, including 327 men and 223 women, a dramatic increase from previous years.
While malaria cases remained relatively stable, dengue continues to present a major public health challenge, with authorities sounding alarms over the increasing number of cases and the potential fatality of the disease.
The seriousness of the situation is underscored by the tragic fatality of teenagers.
The last death on record is of a 13-year-old boy in mid-December 2024, who succumbed to dengue, highlighting the devastating effects the disease can have on young and vulnerable populations.
A 16-year-old boy suffering from dengue had died at a private hospital in Indore in September 2024 earlier.
The disease remains a formidable threat, causing widespread concern as health officials continue to track and contain its spread.
Dengue and Malaria Case Trends: A Deepening Crisis
YearDengue CasesMalaria Cases
2019356-
202086-
20211,20115
20222426
202345811
20245507
The 2024 surge in dengue cases has highlighted a disturbing trend in the city. While malaria has remained under control, dengue’s unpredictable outbreaks continue to put the public at risk. Health experts attribute the rise in cases to multiple factors, including changing climate conditions that create ideal breeding grounds for mosquitoes.
Usual hotspots
Past trends have shown an uptick in dengue cases in these areas where the risk of dengue transmission is highest, including Bhanwarkuan, Geeta Bhawan, Vijay Nagar, Musakhedi, Azad Nagar, Bichauli Mardana, Banganga, Nanda Nagar, and Chandan Nagar.
Campaign to curb Dengue & Malaria
A Dengue and Malaria Prevention Campaign in Indore was launched with the flagging off of four EMBED – Dengue and Malaria Raths by key health officials, including Dr Shaji Joseph, Dr Sharad Gupta, Dr BS Setia, and Dr Daulat Patel.
The campaign, covering all four zones of the city, aims to spread awareness about the symptoms, treatment, and prevention of both diseases through loudspeakers and handbills. Health department has implemented a strategic approach, dividing the city into four zones for focused intervention.
The campaign includes larvae surveys, destruction efforts at homes with previous cases, and Behaviour Change Communication (BCC) and Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) activities.
These measures are designed to raise awareness and actively combat mosquito breeding, with the goal of reducing the spread of dengue and malaria in the city. The efforts reflect a comprehensive strategy to protect public health and curb disease transmission.
Safeguard your surroundings!
Health officials have called on all city residents to maintain cleanliness, ensure water stagnation is avoided, and adopt preventive measures such as using mosquito nets and repellents. The campaign stresses the urgent need for collective action to eliminate mosquito breeding sites and reduce the risk of both dengue and malaria outbreaks.

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