
Karnataka Dengue Outbreak: High Court Files Voluntary PIL, Issues Notice To Govt On Relief Measures
Hospitals are currently treating 358 individuals for dengue fever, including 100 of the new cases reported on Wednesday. Throughout the year, 58,534 blood samples have been tested, and 7,840 people have been diagnosed with dengue. The official death toll stands at seven. On Wednesday alone, 1,874 people were tested, with 293 testing positive for dengue. Among these cases, dengue has been confirmed in two children under the age of one.
Karnataka Dengue outbreak: Over 400 cases recorded in Bengaluru in 4 days, vaccine demand rises
High Court questions state's Dengue control measures
Taking serious note of the rising dengue cases, including those in Bengaluru, the High Court has taken a proactive step by filing a voluntary public interest litigation (PIL). Emphasizing the fundamental right to live in a healthy environment, Chief Justice N.V. Anjaria and Justice K.V. Aravind have initiated the proceedings.
On Wednesday, the court issued an urgent notice to the state's Chief Secretary and the Health Department Secretary. They have been directed to submit a detailed response by July 23, outlining the measures taken to control the dengue outbreak.
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