Patna: Patna has reported 12 new cases of dengue as the city continues to grapple with waterlogging and mosquito breeding following heavy rainfall in August. The latest infections, confirmed on Tuesday, include children and young adults aged between 14 and 31.
Health officials said school and college students remain the most vulnerable group, as stagnant water persists in educational institutions. The mandatory dress code requiring half-sleeved uniforms is compounding the problem, leaving children more exposed to mosquito bites.
“Students are directly coming under threat because of the prevailing conditions,” said a local health official, warning that the situation may worsen if preventive measures are not stepped up.
Of the 12 new cases, eight were diagnosed at Patna Medical College and Hospital (PMCH), while others were detected at Geetanjali, Tata One MG, Paras HMRI, Kurji Holy Family and Jayaprabha Medanta hospitals, according to District Vector Borne Disease Control Officer Dr Subhash Chandra Prasad.
The rise in cases highlights the growing challenge posed by the Aedes aegypti mosquito, which thrives in stagnant water and is the primary vector for dengue fever.
