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Open drains and garbage attract dengue spreading mosquitoes in Delhi slums

A recent study from a low income setting in Delhi found that open drains, stored water and poor garbage management practices attracted dengue spreading mosquitoes in Delhi slums. However, community awareness and preventive steps helped to reduce dengue cases significantly.

Singh P S

Posted on 19 Aug, 2024 01:47 AM

Dengue cases have been rising in India over the last few years and battling the rise in cases due to the dual effects of climate change and uncontrolled urbanisation has been challenging.

Aedes aegypti mosquito, the primary vector for Dengue (Source: James Gathany via Wikimedia Commons)

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