Lok Sabha Question No. 752 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-07-26
Subject: Cases of Dengue in Karnataka
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Dr. K Sudhakar

## GOVERNMENTOFINDIA MINISTRYOF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE DEPARTMENTOFHEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QESTION NO. 752 TO BE ANSWERED ON 26.07.2024

## 'CASES OF DENGUE IN KARNATAKA'

## 752: DR. K. SUDHAKAR:

Will the Minister of HEALTHANDFAMILYWELFARE be pleased to state

- (a) whether the Government is aware that recently there was an alarming rise in Dengue cases in Karnataka, if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether the State Government of Karnataka has requested for central assistance for tackling the dengue virus, if so, the details thereof;
- (c) if not, whether the Government is planning to send a central team to monitor the situation;
- (d) whether the Government is planning to come out with vaccination to fight cervical cancer in India, if so, the details thereof;
- (e) whether the Government has any data regarding the funds allocated to Karnataka for Healthcare during the financial year 2024-25, if so, the details thereof; and
- (f) whether there was any lapse in utilisation of funds by the State, if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER MINISTER OF STATE FOR MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE

## (SHRI PRATAPRAO JADHAV)

(a) to (c) As per information received from National Center for Vector Borne Diseases Control (NCVBDC) under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, in 2024, a total of 5976 Dengue cases were reported by the State of Karnataka till 30 th June against 2260 Dengue cases reported in the corresponding period of 2023.

The Ministry, Director General of Health Services, NCVBDC and Regional Director, Bengaluru office are regularly reviewing and monitoring Dengue situation in all States including Karnataka.

Government of India has taken following steps for prevention and control of Dengue in the country:-

-  Under National Health Mission, adequate budgetary support is provided to all

States/UTs including Karnataka for Dengue control activities (provision of domestic breeding checkers, insecticide, fogging machines etc), Dengue case management, training support, monitoring, awareness activities, etc.

-  Free diagnosis of Dengue has been provided in Karnataka through 37 Sentinel Surveillance Hospitals and one Apex Referral Laboratory for detection of cases in early stage to implement public health measures and to prevent further spread.
-  Test kits are provided to the identified laboratories through Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)- National Institute of Virology (NIV), Pune. Cost is borne by Government of India.
-  Trainings have been imparted to Doctors on clinical management and to Entomologists on Integrated Vector Management.
-  Advisories have been issued from the Ministry and Director General of Health Services, to sensitize and forewarn states including Karnataka for preparedness to deal with any future outbreak.
-  Central Government has provided technical guidelines for prevention and control of Dengue, Integrated Vector Management, effective community participation and clinical guidelines for case management to states for implementation.
- (d) The Ministry encourages vaccination for girls in age group of 9 to 14 years for prevention of cervical cancer.
- (e) & (f) Central government allocates funds to States under various schemes such as National Health Mission(NHM), Pradhan Mantri Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission (PM-ABHIM), Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana (PMSSY) etc. The Central release to the State of Karnataka under National Health Mission(NHM) and Pradhan Mantri Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission (PM ABHIM) for the Financial Year 2024-25 is Rs. 553.36 Crore (up-to 15.07.2024) and Rs. 14.38 Crore (up-to 18.07.2024) respectively.

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