In order to assess the growing dengue situation in Saintala, Bolangir, a state-level health team will make a visit, Director of Public Health Nilakantha Mishra announced on Saturday. The group will investigate the reason for the spike in dengue cases.

In addition to assessing the current state of affairs, the community will be made more aware of vector-borne illnesses and how to prevent them.

In Saintala, the incidence of dengue cases has been increasing lately, especially following the recent rainy spell.

Up to 11 confirmed cases of dengue have been found in Saintala thus far. Six patients are presently receiving treatment at the Bhima Bhoi Medical College and Hospital in Bolangir, while five patients have already made a full recovery.

In response to the rising number of dengue cases, the block administration reportedly plans to reduce breeding sources and organise cleanliness drives.

The officials from the Health Department and the block held a review meeting earlier on the dengue situation in the area.

The Director of Public Health went on to say that up to 350 cases of dengue have been found in Odisha so far this year.

Since the number of dengue cases has doubled this year compared to the same period last year, concerns have been raised.