Dengue count crosses double of 2024 tally
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By Our Staff Reporter
IMPHAL, Nov 13 : Even as the year draws to a close with November almost halfway through, the outbreak of Dengue which is typically viewed as a seasonal affliction persists unabated in Manipur.
The State's cumulative caseload of 2025 has now surged to 4,912 which is more than double the 2,443 cases recorded in 2024. This represents a staggering 201.15 per cent of last year's total.
Manipur reported 77 new cases in the past 24 hours, according to the latest bulletin from the Directorate of Health Services.
Of these, Imphal West accounted for 52 infections, followed by Imphal East with 18, Bishnupur and Thoubal with 2 each, and Senapati, Tengnoupal, and Chandel with 1 each.
Imphal West has now recorded a staggering 3,390 cases since January, accounting for nearly 69 per cent of the total cases.
Even as Government bulletins report Jiribam and Pherzawl as the two districts that remain Dengue-free, a pertinent question has emerged: Are these districts truly free of the disease, or are they being kept in the shadow ?
According to a report received by The Sangai Express, Jiribam has recorded eight probable Dengue cases so far this year, but there are no means to send the samples to Imphal for confirmation due to transportation problems.
Pherzawl, on the other hand, has reported no probable cases thus far, though fevers have been noted. The district, however, faces the same challenges in sending samples to Imphal for confirmation.
So the question remains: Are Jiribam and Pherzawl truly really Dengue free ?
The district wise breakdown of this year's Dengue cases, according to the Government bulletin, is as follow : Imphal West (3390), Imphal East (1010), Bishnupur (121), Thoubal (110), Senapati (65), Kakching (51), Ukhrul (50), Chandel (31), Tamenglong (28), Tengnoupal (28), Tengnoupal (21), Noney (10), Kamjong (9), Kangpokpi (8) and Churachandpur (8).
One Dengue related death was reported in Bishnupur this year.
According to experts, Dengue mosquitoes breed in fresh water that accumulates in various household and outdoor containers, such as flower vases, broken utensils, unused tires, and even refrigerator trays.
These areas provide an ideal breeding ground for the Aedes mosquito, which spreads Dengue fever.
To prevent breeding, it is crucial to cover water containers, and frequently clean and dry containers.
IMPHAL, Nov 13 : Even as the year draws to a close with November almost halfway through, the outbreak of Dengue which is typically viewed as a seasonal affliction persists unabated in Manipur.
The State's cumulative caseload of 2025 has now surged to 4,912 which is more than double the 2,443 cases recorded in 2024. This represents a staggering 201.15 per cent of last year's total.
Manipur reported 77 new cases in the past 24 hours, according to the latest bulletin from the Directorate of Health Services.
Of these, Imphal West accounted for 52 infections, followed by Imphal East with 18, Bishnupur and Thoubal with 2 each, and Senapati, Tengnoupal, and Chandel with 1 each.
Imphal West has now recorded a staggering 3,390 cases since January, accounting for nearly 69 per cent of the total cases.
Even as Government bulletins report Jiribam and Pherzawl as the two districts that remain Dengue-free, a pertinent question has emerged: Are these districts truly free of the disease, or are they being kept in the shadow ?
According to a report received by The Sangai Express, Jiribam has recorded eight probable Dengue cases so far this year, but there are no means to send the samples to Imphal for confirmation due to transportation problems.
Pherzawl, on the other hand, has reported no probable cases thus far, though fevers have been noted. The district, however, faces the same challenges in sending samples to Imphal for confirmation.
So the question remains: Are Jiribam and Pherzawl truly really Dengue free ?
The district wise breakdown of this year's Dengue cases, according to the Government bulletin, is as follow : Imphal West (3390), Imphal East (1010), Bishnupur (121), Thoubal (110), Senapati (65), Kakching (51), Ukhrul (50), Chandel (31), Tamenglong (28), Tengnoupal (28), Tengnoupal (21), Noney (10), Kamjong (9), Kangpokpi (8) and Churachandpur (8).
One Dengue related death was reported in Bishnupur this year.
According to experts, Dengue mosquitoes breed in fresh water that accumulates in various household and outdoor containers, such as flower vases, broken utensils, unused tires, and even refrigerator trays.
These areas provide an ideal breeding ground for the Aedes mosquito, which spreads Dengue fever.
To prevent breeding, it is crucial to cover water containers, and frequently clean and dry containers.