India, June 25 -- With the monsoon season approaching and mosquito-borne diseases expected to rise, the Delhi government on Wednesday reviewed its preparedness against dengue, malaria and chikungunya, directing all departments to intensify surveillance, vector-control measures and public awareness campaigns across the capital. Chairing a high-level review meeting, Health Minister Dr. Pankaj Kumar Singh said the government had strengthened its disease-monitoring and response systems to prevent outbreaks during the rainy season. According to official data, Delhi has reported 347 dengue cases, 87 malaria cases and 19 chikungunya cases till June 20, 2026. No deaths due to dengue or malaria have been reported so far this year. Also Read - Govt clears 658 crore road upgrade projects "The Delhi Government is fully prepared to tackle Dengue and other Vector-Borne Diseases. We have strengthened surveillance, hospital preparedness, diagnostic facilities and vector-control measures across the city," Dr. Singh said. He added, "The fight against Dengue cannot be won by government efforts alone. Public participation is essential." The minister informed that a network of 35 Sentinel Surveillance Hospitals is actively monitoring cases, while all government and private hospitals and laboratories have been directed to report infections in real time through the Integrated Health Information Platform (IHIP). A control room has also been set up at the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) headquarters for continuous monitoring and coordination. Highlighting preventive efforts by civic agencies, officials said that till June 20, over 1.81 crore household and premises inspections had been conducted to identify mosquito breeding sites. Additionally, more than 1.97 lakh houses were sprayed, around 38,500 notices issued, and over 4,200 enforcement actions initiated against violations linked to mosquito breeding. Dr. Singh directed hospitals to remain mosquito-free and urged residents to prevent water stagnation, observe weekly dry days and use repellents.
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