From Our Special Correspondent
Daijiworld Media Network - Bangalore

Bangalore, Jun 20: A total of 82 dengue cases have been reported from coastal Dakshina Kannada district this year.

This information was given by Dr E V Ramana Reddy, Secretary of Karnataka’s
Department of Health and Family Welfare, in Bangalore on Wednesday.

Dr Reddy has directed all District Health Officers (DHOs), directed them to take steps to control dengue.

The Dakshina Kannada district also has the highest number of Malaria cases in the State, he said in an official press release.

He directed DHOs, Deputy Commissioners and CEOs of all Zilla Panchayat to take urgent steps for source reduction, contain mosquito menace, to improve sanitation and solid waste management in districts to control dengue and malaria cases.
 
Davanagere district also reported a large number of dengue fever cases, the press release said.

Dr Reddy held a video-conference with DHOs of all districts on Tuesday.

Health and Family Welfare Commissioner Anjum Pervez said the Department has released Rs 93.53 lakh as the first installment to implement various activities for prevention and control of dengue and chikungunya in 30 districts in the State.