Dengue cases fall in Tenkasi district, India with expanded prevention efforts
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In Tenkasi district, India, officials reported a decrease in dengue cases after increasing surveillance and prevention programs.
District Collector Ranjeet Singh explained that the district saw 520 cases in 2024 and 235 in 2025. Through October 10 of the current year, 209 cases were reported, following 129 cases up to June. After a slight increase in cases during July and August, the district administration and Public Health Department increased inspections and control measures in villages, towns, and municipalities.
They also increased the number of Domestic Mosquito Breeding Checkers, or DBCs, from 781 to 1,550 to conduct more thorough household inspections and eliminate breeding sites. The district held 1,039 medical campaigns and camps, reaching 27,190 people with information about dengue prevention. These efforts focused on eliminating standing water, promoting personal protection, and encouraging people to report fevers promptly.
As a result of these intensified interventions, the number of cases dropped to 12 in September, and the trend continued into October. The “attack rate” for dengue decreased from 1.7 to 0.5, showing a substantial reduction in the disease’s spread. Officials provided equipment like fogging machines and insecticides to support ongoing prevention work, and they plan to maintain these efforts. They are also asking residents to prevent standing water, cover containers, and cooperate with inspections.
