Kolkata: The state has received appreciation from the Centre over its dengue prevention and control measures at a Nov 6 (Friday) review meeting of ‘high-burden’ states by the National Centre for Vector Borne Diseases Control (NCVBDC).State’s initiatives such as the dengue reporting portal, training programmes for healthcare workers and regular monitoring and observation system have been appreciated by the union health ministry.Compared to 17,032 dengue cases in the state around Oct-Nov (44th week last year), a total of 14,634 dengue cases have been reported this year around the same period. State health minister Sharadwat Mukherjee said the Centre’s appreciation will further encourage and motivate all health workers.
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