PANAJI
While the number of dengue cases in Goa may not be alarming, several suspected cases have emerged particularly in coastal areas and slums. Official sources have informed The Goan that at the Candolim Primary Health Centre, suspected cases are primarily reported from Candolim, Calangute and Nerul whereas the Siolim PHC has seen cases from Guirim, PDA Colony and Pilerne.
The Panaji Urban Health Centre has recorded suspected cases predominantly from St Inez and Patto, while Chimbel PHC has reported a significant number of cases from Taleigao and Indiranagar, a slum area.
In Mapusa health centre, the majority of suspected dengue cases are reported from the slum area of Karaswada, and Corlim while there are fewer cases reported from the South with Margao UHC reporting cases from the slum area of Moti Dongor.
The Cortalim PHC has reported more suspected cases from Jhari, Birla; and IDC Verna where many non-Goan workers are employed and lodged in small shanties. At the Vasco health centre, Vadem and New Vadem have reported an increase in suspected dengue cases.
