It seems that Delhi has become the epicentre of deadly vector-borne diseases . While Suresh (name changed), 23, became the latest victim of dengue at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital , a three-year-old had succumbed at Lok Nayak Hospital earlier in June.

Dr Atul Kakar, vice-chairman at internal medicine department of SGRH told MAIL TODAY, "Suresh came to us in a very bad condition. He already had suffered co-morbidity with kidney and heart-related issues. He suffered multiple organ failure and died of dengue." We have at least 12 dengue-positive patients here, said another doctor.

Dr JC Passey, director at LNJP, informed MAIL TODAY about a dengue fever death of a three-year-old patient in June.
"Farhan succumbed to dengue on June 5 here," he said. He added that the three-year-old had complaints of multiple organ failure and diagnosed with dengue encephalopathy.

Dr Passey, said: "We have 63 dengue, 20 malaria, 131 chikungunya, and three swine flu cases till now."
State health minister Satyendar Jain has announced a dedicated dengue ward in 33 government hospitals.

According to municipal figures, so far the national Capital has recorded nearly 100 dengue, 230 malaria and over 195 chikungunya cases this year. However, the municipal corporation has not yet reported any dengue fever deaths so far.

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