Jain had written to Nadda on Thursday to convene a meeting of the health ministers of neighbouring states to prepare a strategy to deal with the outbreak, as numerous patients are coming to Delhi due to lack of proper healthcare facilities there.
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“Two elderly persons, both aged above 70 and belonging to Delhi, died on September 15 of chikungunya complications at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital (SGRH)”.
Doctors said that she was already suffering from chronic ailments such as diabetes and kidney disorder.
The number of deaths from chikungunya complications at SGRH has climbed to seven, the highest at any hospital in the city.
Out of the 15 deaths, Apollo Hospital has reported five, while AIIMS, Hindu Rao Hospital and PSRI recorded one death each.
At least 1,158 cases of dengue have been reported in the national capital with almost 390 of them being recorded in the first 10 days of September, the month in which the vector- borne disease begins to peak. 18 people have died of dengue which has affected over 1,100 people in the city.
Union Health Ministry on Friday sought a detailed report from the Delhi government on chikungunya deaths with the medical history of each patients for further studies as the mosquito borne disease is generally not known as a killer.
“We have asked for a detailed report on the deaths taking place due to the vector-borne diseases in the city”.
“Many of the patients diagnosed in Delhi are coming from the NCR region and so fever clinics could also be set up there”, he added.
The Minister said they have adequate strength of beds in central government hospitals and measures will be taken to enhance the numbers. “I have called a meeting to discuss the matter”, said the minister.
“Hospitals and laboratories that will not provide data will be served notices”. Out of the almost 20 cases examined by it for the two diseases, the panel says, “only two suspected dengue deaths happened”.
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In an order issued on Friday, Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain said: “In light of the prevailing chikungunya outbreak, it is directed that the issue of notifying chikungunya as dangerous/notifiable disease, be immediately taken up with the concerned local bodies for the issuance of such notification immediately”. Chikungunya worsened her condition by magnifying the intensity of the diseases.
