This Article is From Oct 23, 2023

Rising Dengue Cases, Hospitalisation In Delhi "Worrying": Lt Governor VK Saxena

Delhi Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena directed the NDMC, MCD and city government to ensure the mitigation of mosquito breeding on a war footing.

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VK Saxena appealed to people to take all necessary precautions (File)

New Delhi:

Delhi Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena directed the NDMC, MCD and city government on Monday to ensure proper sanitation and mitigation of mosquito breeding on a war footing. He called the rising number of dengue cases and related hospitalisation in the national capital "worrying".

"The rising cases of dengue and related hospitalisation in Delhi, despite a dip in temperature, are worrying.

"Spoke to the Chief Secretary, NDMC Chairman, MCD Commissioner and Secretary (Health), GNCTD to ensure proper sanitation and mitigation of mosquito breeding on a war footing," Saxena said in a post on X.

He appealed to people to take all necessary precautions.

"Also asked them to ascertain adequate facilities at dispenseries and hospitals. I appeal to the people to take all necessary precautionary measures," the LG said.

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Asked about Saxena's post, Mayor Shelly Oberoi told a press conference that a high-level meeting of the departments concerned will be held soon to take stock of the situation. 

(Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is published from a syndicated feed.)

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