Lucknow, April 11 -- Mosquito-borne diseases like dengue and malaria, once associated mostly with the rainy season, have now turned into a year-long health threat in Uttar Pradesh. A recent report released by the Department of Microbiology at Dr Ram Manohar Lohia Institute of Medical Sciences (RMLIMS) in Lucknow reveals that in 2024, malaria cases were reported across nine months, while dengue cases were detected throughout the year. The findings point toward a worrying trend that has public health experts and local residents deeply concerned.
According to Professor Jyotsna Agarwal, Head of the Department of Microbiology at RMLIMS, the uninterrupted presence of mosquitoes is one of the key reasons for the extended period of infection. "The...