Bihar Records 165 New Dengue Cases, Patna Sees Rise in Chikungunya Infections

Patna: Bihar reported 165 new dengue cases in the past 24 hours, with 72 of them in Patna. Among the areas in Patna, Kankarbagh recorded 11 cases, Bankipur 14, New Capital 12, Azimabad 6, Patna City 3, and Pataliputra 10. In rural Patna, Bakhtiyarpur, Fatuha, Dhanarua, Daniyawan, Sampatchak, and Phulwarisharif each reported a small number of cases. Statewide, a total of 6239 people have been affected, including 3088 in Patna alone. Additionally, Patna has recorded 11 new chikungunya cases, raising the total to 179.

In response to the increase in mosquito-borne diseases, health authorities are urging residents to remain vigilant and undergo testing if symptoms appear. Authorities recommend ongoing mosquito protection as the outbreak continues.

To address the broader demand for medical care, the health department will expand the number of emergency beds across district hospitals. The current capacity of around 400 beds in 36 district hospitals will be raised to 1000, with a minimum of 20 emergency beds per district hospital, including five dedicated to serious cases. Operation theater facilities will also be added to support the growing patient load, which has increased from 15-20 to 30-50 patients daily.