Measles resurgence and dengue spread strain health system
Measles cases rose in August to 32,934 from 31,327 in July, with hospital admissions increasing to 27,458 and deaths to 136, according to the Directorate General of Health Services, while dengue recorded 20,536 cases and 43 deaths in August. Vaccination efforts reached 1.84 crore children by May 20, exceeding a 1.8 crore target, and a July mop-up raised coverage to about 1.97 crore, but a June Vitamin A Plus campaign found a 38.83 lakh gap that may leave many children unprotected. The twin outbreaks are increasing hospital demand and causing heavy financial strain on affected families.
Measles and dengue outbreaks increased healthcare burden and deaths
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Cases and hospitalisations fell in June and July after vaccination activity. In August both measles and dengue rose again and hospitals filled. The government may target vaccination gaps and intensify mosquito control next.
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