Dengue outbreak sparks concern in Hariharpara: Experts urge caution

• A dengue outbreak in Hariharpara is causing alarm as the hospital witnesses a proliferation of mosquitoes
• Hariharpara block primary health center has reported five dengue cases in the past week, with Sahebnagar village Facing a higher incidence
• As Durga Puja approaches, residents are urged to take precautions to prevent water stagnation around their homes 

The presence of rows of mosquitoes within the hospital premises serves as a stark reminder of the severity of the dengue outbreak. Medical professionals are sounding the alarm, urging the local populace to exercise caution. The rapid spread of mosquito-borne dengue in Hariharpara has ignited fear in the region, with the Hariharpara block primary health center recording five dengue cases in the past week.

According to hospital sources, Sahebnagar village in the Choya village panchayat of Hariharpara block has witnessed a higher incidence of dengue cases, coinciding with the approach of the much-awaited Bengali festival, Durga Puja. As the festival draws near, villagers are increasingly concerned about the rising dengue cases, with most patients reporting high fever and body pain.

Experts are advising residents to prevent stagnant water accumulation in and around their homes to mitigate the spread of dengue.