Daijiworld Media Network - Panaji

Panaji, Jul 3: In a surprising deviation from the usual trend, Goa has recorded a significant drop in dengue cases this monsoon season, with health officials attributing the decline to proactive prevention measures and increased public awareness.

Official figures from the Directorate of Health Services reveal only 10 confirmed dengue cases in June 2025—a sharp decline from the 60 cases reported during the same month last year. Overall, the state has seen just 43 cases from January to June this year, compared to 176 during the same period in 2024.

Dr Kalpana Mahatme, head of the National Vector-borne Disease Control Programme in Goa, credited sustained public outreach and sanitation drives for the downward trend.

“Our statistics clearly show dengue is on the decline. This is the result of consistent efforts to educate residents about eliminating stagnant water and maintaining hygienic surroundings,” she said.

A month-wise breakdown of this year’s cases includes seven in January, nine in February, seven in March, six in April, four in May, and 10 in June. The June cases were largely concentrated in North Goa, with six reported in Mapusa and one case each in Candolim, Siolim, Porvorim, and Aldona.

The health department continues to monitor the situation closely as the monsoon progresses, urging residents to remain vigilant and support ongoing prevention efforts to sustain the positive trend.