Woman dies of dengue, rigorous campaigns launched in N 24-Pgns

Kolkata: Renuka Mondal (40), a resident of Gaighata in North 24-Parganas died of dengue on Saturday.

The victim had been suffering from fever for the past few days.

She was taken to Habra State General Hospital. The family members later wanted to shift the patient to RG Kar Medical College and Hospital.

On the way to the hospital the patient started vomiting blood and the patient was taken to a private hospital in Duttapukur. On last Friday night the patient was again shifted to another private hospital on VIP road where the patient died on Saturday. The death certificate confirmed that the patient died of acute hemmeorage with dengue shock.

Following some cases of dengue deaths in the districts, the North 24-Parganas administration has taken up massive anti-dengue drive as precautionary measures. All the municipalities and Panchayat functionaries have been instructed to undertake rigorous campaigns to combat dengue and other mosquitoes-borne diseases.

Following the order of District Magistrate, the administrative officials have initiated the process of using drone to conduct surveillance in the affected areas of the district.

Awareness campaigns are being conducted throughout the district particularly in the affected areas of Habra and adjoining parts. People have been urged to ensure that there is no empty cups, broken furniture and other used materials are kept on the rooftop or in nearby areas.

The schools authorities and other educational institutions, central and state government offices have been asked to clear the roofs regularly.

The officer-in-charge of different police stations have been requested to ensure that there is no accumulation of water in the area. The district administrative officials are taking report from time to time on the implementation of anti larvae drive. All the Panchayat officials and municipalities have been asked to spread awareness among people through leaflets.