Hyderabad, August 5: Hyderabad is witnessing a sharp rise in cases of viral fevers, influenza-like illnesses, and suspected dengue infections as continuous monsoon rains create favourable conditions for the spread of mosquito-borne diseases. Government hospitals across the city have reported a steady increase in patient admissions over the past week, prompting the Telangana Health Department to intensify disease surveillance and preventive measures.
Major government healthcare institutions, including Fever Hospital, Gandhi Hospital, Osmania General Hospital, and several urban primary health centres, are witnessing higher numbers of patients with symptoms such as high fever, body pain, headache, sore throat, cough, fatigue, and suspected dengue. Doctors have advised the public not to ignore persistent fever, especially if accompanied by severe weakness, abdominal pain, bleeding, or a drop in platelet count.
Health officials attribute the increase in illnesses to continuous rainfall, waterlogging, and stagnant water in several parts of Hyderabad, which provide ideal breeding conditions for mosquitoes. Municipal authorities have launched extensive fogging operations, anti-larval spraying, and sanitation drives across residential colonies, schools, markets, parks, and construction sites. Special teams are also inspecting neighbourhoods to identify and eliminate mosquito breeding sources.
The Telangana Health Department has instructed hospitals to ensure adequate availability of medicines, diagnostic kits, blood components, and hospital beds to manage the growing number of patients. Laboratory testing for suspected dengue cases has also been strengthened to enable early diagnosis and timely treatment. Officials said most patients are recovering well with proper medical care, but stressed that early consultation remains essential to prevent complications.
Residents have been urged to take preventive measures by keeping their surroundings clean, avoiding stagnant water collections, using mosquito repellents, wearing full-sleeved clothing, and ensuring that water storage containers remain covered. Health experts have also advised people to avoid self-medication and seek immediate medical attention if fever persists for more than two days.
Schools, resident welfare associations, and local community organisations have joined awareness campaigns to educate citizens about mosquito control and monsoon-related diseases. Information campaigns highlighting preventive practices are being conducted through health workers and municipal volunteers across the city.
Officials have assured that the disease situation is being closely monitored and that surveillance teams remain on alert throughout Hyderabad. While there is no reason for panic, authorities have appealed to the public to cooperate with health workers and follow preventive guidelines to reduce the spread of seasonal viral illnesses and dengue during the ongoing monsoon season.