Study finds mosquito population very high in Dimapur dist

August 7, 2021 30 Views No Comment

DIMAPUR, AUG 7 (NPN): Vector density or mosquito population is very high in Dimapur district with high risk of transmission in all localities.

In a press note, joint director & SPO, NVBDCP Dr Neisakho Kere said that this was found during an entomological study on dengue vector density conducted by State National Vector Borne Disease Control Programme (NVBDCP) in various localities of Dimapur, Kohima, Wokha and Mokokchung during the anti-dengue month, which is observed every year in the month of July.

And as mosquitoes thrive in areas with standing water, the current monsoon rains are adding to the growing population, the study found.

Thus, the programme appealed to people all over the State to remove stagnant water from all containers around their houses like flower pot bases, empty vessels, coolers, tyres, buckets, etc, once a week because mosquitoes breed in stagnant water and their eggs hatch in a week.

It also urged al to keep all water-filled vessels and tanks tightly covered and throw out any rubbish lying around like plastic cups, old containers, tyres, coconut shells, etc, and check around the compound every week.

Further, appealing to everyone to sleep under mosquito nets during day and night, especially pregnant women and children, besides to immediately consult a doctor in case of high fever.

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