Overview

• National Dengue Day, observed on May 16, was marked in Yadgir with a public awareness drive to combat the spread of dengue fever.
• Yadgir district has reported 13 dengue cases in 2025 so far, adding to the 137 cases documented in 2024, according to health officials.
• Dengue fever, caused by the Aedes aegypti mosquito, can lead to symptoms ranging from mild fever to severe complications like bleeding and organ impairment.
• There is no antiviral treatment for dengue; supportive care, including hydration and fever management, remains the primary approach.
• Health authorities emphasize community cooperation, cleanliness, and mosquito bite prevention to curb the disease's spread.