148 Dengue cases logged in last 48 hrs
Source: The Sangai Express

Imphal, October 07 2025: Manipur continues to grapple with a severe Dengue fever outbreak with 148 cases reported in the past 48 hours.

40 cases were reported in the last 24 hours.

Of these, Imphal West accounted for 124 cases (84.78 per cent), with the remaining cases reported from Imphal East (16), Bishnupur (2), Ukhrul (1), Noney (1), and Tengnoupal (3), according to a bulletin published by the State Health authorities.

So far, Manipur has recorded 1,942 confirmed Dengue cases, with Imphal West contributing the majority at 1,416 cases (72.91 per cent) .

Except for Jiribam and Pherzawl, all districts have reported Dengue cases viz Imphal East (284), Thoubal (60), Bishnupur (46), Kakching (39), Senapati (34), Ukhrul (20), Chandel (12), Kamjong (8), Tamenglong (7), Tengnoupal (6), Noney (5), Churachandpur (3), and Kangpokpi (1) .

One case has not been accounted for.

One Dengue related death was reported from Bishnupur earlier this year.

The vector bom disease, transmitted by the Aedes aegypti mosquito, has been a persistent issue in Manipur, with cases surging during the monsoon and post-monsoon periods.

From a relatively low base in early 2025, the outbreak has intensified, with rapid increases noted in September and October.

According to a well placed source, the monthly case count has risen steadily from 9 in January to 29 in February, 11 in March, 16 in April, 5 in May, 9 in June, 56 in July, 388 in August, 901 in September, and 518 in October (as of now) .

Last year, the maximum number of Dengue cases was reported in October (1186) .

Moreover, the number of Dengue cases reported this year has exceeded the corresponding monthly total in the previous year.

For instance, last year's Dengue cases were reported as follows: 147 in July, 601 in September, and 1,186 in October, with a total of 2,443 cases reported.

Meanwhile, a review meeting was held yesterday at the NHC conference hall, chaired by the Commissioner cum Secretary to the Governor, to address the rising number of Dengue cases.

Health Director Dr N Hemantakumar, in a press note, said that the meeting reviewed the monthly incidence of Dengue cases compared to the previous year.

He said that local club members, ASHA workers and staff of Urban Health facilities will jointly undertake intensive source reduction drives within their respective jurisdiction to eliminate mosquito breeding sites and control the spread of Dengue.

He emphasized that source reduction remains the most effective method for preventing Dengue transmission and stressed the need to intensify these efforts with active participation from families and community members in affected areas.

The Health Director continued that a follow-up meeting was held at his chamber with representatives from local clubs.

During the meeting, he appealed for the active involvement of local club volunteers, who will receive hands-on training on source reduction techniques from the State Urban Health Teams.

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