Tamil Nadu has intensified dengue prevention efforts by appointing 12 coordinating officers to oversee control measures across the state.
Health officials said dengue impact has been severe, with higher numbers reported in districts including Chennai, Coimbatore, Erode, Tiruppur, Salem and Krishnagiri. So far, more than 16,000 people have been affected, with daily cases around 100, and up to nine deaths reported.
According to Public Health Department Director Somasundaram, 25,158 personnel have been deployed to identify and destroy Aedes mosquitoes and their larvae. Alongside vector-control work, medical camps are being conducted in fever-affected areas as part of preventive measures.
To monitor and coordinate these activities, additional directors, joint directors and deputy directors of the Public Health Department have been designated as coordinating officers. Based on 45 health districts, 12 coordinators have been assigned, with each officer expected to cover an average of three to four health districts in coordination with local bodies and medical teams.
