GCC will conduct a survey on dog population and sterilization

CHENNAI: The Chennai Corporation will conduct a survey on dog population and sterilization data in the city after a rabies-infected stray dog bit 29 people in north Chennai on Tuesday, Health Minister Ma Subramaniam said while inspecting a medical camp in Royapettah during the northeast monsoon on Saturday. Said during. ,

“People should be aware about the activity of stray animals. If they find a dog behaving aggressively then residents should immediately inform the civic body so that they can keep the dog for a week or 10 days to confirm rabies. Isolate for days. After the recent incident, the Municipal Corporation will take action Subramanian said, “A survey will be conducted on the number of pet and stray dogs in the city. Data on how many of these dogs have been sterilized and whether they have any infection after the surgery will be collected soon.”

Meanwhile, at least 8,000 medical camps were organized in the last four weeks for prevention of monsoon diseases in the state. More than one lakh people have benefited through the health camps, where 400 to 500 people with fever-related symptoms have been identified.

Subramaniam said, “Through these camps many people are tested positive for dengue, chikungunya and influenza and treatment is provided to the patients. Even though the symptoms of fever get cured, cough during the monsoon season Lasts for more than 20 days.”

From January 1 to November 24 this year, 7,059 cases of dengue were reported in Tamil Nadu. However, the cases are expected to gradually reduce from December 15. Apart from this, the Health Minister informed that after the approval from the Union Health Ministry, the counseling for more than 100 vacant seats of MBBS PG students has started from today. Talking about the health condition of Minister Senthil Balaji, the Health Minister said that the hospital is conducting various tests and physiotherapy treatment for the numb leg.