Haryana dengue tally reaches 112; Gurgaon most-hit with 24 cases
Of the total 112 confirmed cases, 68 were treated in outpatient departments without requiring hospitalisation, while 44 patients were discharged from health facilities after recovery.
To curb the spread, the state govt has classified all vector-borne diseases as notifiable under Epidemic Diseases Act till March 2027. Private hospitals and laboratories must report cases of dengue, malaria, chikungunya or Japanese encephalitis within 24 hours.
A network of 27 dengue testing labs, one in each district, is operational, and blood sampling has been extended to primary health centres, especially in high-risk areas.
Cost in private labs is capped at ₹600 for ELISA-based NS1 and IgM tests.
The govt is providing free single donor platelets (SDP) to dengue patients in public hospitals. For those in public facilities requiring SDP from private blood banks, the state covers the cost.
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Over 1,000 beds have been reserved for dengue patients across civil hospitals and public health centres (PHCs) or community health centres (CHCs). Fogging operations are in full swing, utilising more than 5,600 hand-operated and 45 vehicle-mounted machines in both urban and rural areas.
Larval source reduction campaigns are conducted door-to-door, and Gambusia fish, which consume mosquito larvae, have been released in thousands of waterbodies to control breeding.
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Despite these measures, officials emphasised the importance of public cooperation. "Aedes mosquito that spreads dengue breeds in clean, stagnant water such as in flower pots, roof tanks, unused coolers and discarded cups," a senior official said, adding that the real fight is at the household level. The state has declared July as anti-dengue month, and Sundays have been designated as "dry days" to encourage residents to empty and clean water containers weekly.
Over 2,400 households have received formal notices this year under municipal by-laws after mosquito breeding was detected on their premises.
As the monsoon begins, the city is witnessing a rise in dengue cases, a trend typical for this time of year. Although the numbers are relatively low, the situation is concerning given the usual seasonal spike between July and Oct. Last year, the city recorded 186 cases, a decrease from 276 in 2023, but the situation can quickly worsen if preventive measures are not adhered to.
Hospitals are seeing a gradual increase in dengue cases, with 2–3 patients admitted with confirmed symptoms.
Many more are visiting outpatient departments with dengue-like symptoms such as high-grade fever, severe headache, muscle and joint pain, fatigue, and nausea. "These symptoms are typical of dengue and shouldn't be ignored, especially during the rainy season," said Dr Tushar Tayal, consultant (internal medicine), CK Birla Hospital.
This year's case count remains lower than the peaks of 2021 and 2022, when Haryana reported 11,835 and 8,996 cases, respectively. However, the seasonal spike usually intensifies between Aug and Oct, making the upcoming months critical. Meanwhile, malaria and chikungunya cases remain low, with 65 and 4 cases reported, respectively, this year. No deaths from any vector-borne disease have been recorded in 2025 so far.
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