Mysore/Mysuru: District Vector-borne Diseases Control Officer Dr. S. Chidambara has said: “About 50 percent of deaths are caused by mosquito-borne diseases in the world. Hence, people should keep their surroundings clean and so also the neighbours to lead a healthy life.” Dr. Chidambara was speaking at a workshop on controlling dengue and Chikungunya organised as…
Malaria-free Mysuru district awaits official announcement
May 21, 2023By M.B. Pavan Murthy Mysore/Mysuru: Malaria was once a life-threatening fever that has become a passé in Mysuru district in the year 2017 itself. Since then no case of Malaria has been reported in the district making it ‘Malaria-free’ but awaits official announcement in this regard. A six-member team of experts of Independent Assessment Committee,…
With all eyes on COVID… Don’t neglect Malaria
August 2, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: Though not a single case of Malaria has been reported in Mysuru district since the last four years, citizens must take steps to avoid the stagnation of water due to the advent of monsoon, said District Vector-borne Diseases Control Officer Dr. S. Chidambara. Addressing a press meet at Pathrakartara Bhavan in city yesterday, he…
Public advised on vector-borne diseases control measures
April 25, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: With the city and district reporting an increasing number of vector-borne diseases such as fever, dengue, chikungunya and malaria in the past few days, the District Vector-borne Diseases Control Officer Dr. S. Chidambara has appealed the public to ensure that water does not get stagnated near their houses or buildings. In a press release,…
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