Bengaluru recorded its first confirmed dengue-related fatality since January on Saturday amidst a recent uptick in cases, confirmed by a senior official.
The deceased, a 27-year-old resident of CV Raman Nagar, succumbed to the mosquito-borne illness. Prior to this, the city had reported two suspected dengue-related deaths on Friday, prompting authorities to initiate a death audit to ascertain the precise causes.
“He was admitted to Manipal Hospital on June 25 with fever and passed away on June 27 due to severe dengue with multiple organ dysfunction syndrome,” said Dr. Syed Sirajuddin Madni, Chief Health Officer of Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP), to PTI.
In addition, an 80-year-old woman from Tamil Nadu, who had breast and colon cancer, displayed dengue symptoms but did not succumb to the disease, clarified the official.
“We have received reports. Out of the two suspected dengue deaths, one has been confirmed as the first dengue-related death in Bengaluru since January,” he added.
Acknowledging the surge in dengue cases across the state, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah instructed officials on Tuesday to prioritize the detection and treatment of the viral infection.
Since January, Bengaluru has reported 1,743 cases of dengue, while the entire state recorded 5,374 cases and five deaths by June 24, according to the chief minister’s office.
