Isolation Ward Set Up in Garhwa Hospital Amid Dengue Surge

Amid a growing dengue threat in Garhwa, the district’s main hospital has inaugurated an isolation ward equipped with ten beds specifically for dengue patients. This step follows the confirmation of two cases in the last week, one of which proved fatal for a well‑known businessman who did not receive treatment at a government facility.

Health officials highlighted that swift isolation of suspected cases is crucial to halt further spread. The ward is staffed with trained nurses and doctors, and it follows strict protocols for mosquito control within the hospital premises.

Authorities have appealed to the public to stay alert for symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, and muscle pain. Early diagnostic testing and immediate hospitalization are being promoted as the most effective strategy to combat the disease.

Community leaders have been enlisted to assist in mosquito‑source reduction campaigns, focusing on removing water‑holding containers from homes and public areas, especially during this peak transmission period.