Dengue Outbreak Strikes National Unity Day Parade Contingent in Gujarat

A dengue outbreak has affected a significant portion of the contingent assembled in Gujarat for the upcoming Rashtriya Ekta Diwas (National Unity Day) celebrations. Health officials at Gandhinagar Civil Hospital confirmed that 24 personnel engaged in parade preparations have contracted the mosquito-borne viral infection in recent days.

The affected individuals, who had traveled to the state for organizational and logistical work related to the parade event, reported symptoms consistent with dengue fever and sought medical attention at the hospital. Medical staff initiated standard treatment protocols for dengue patients, including supportive care and close monitoring.

The outbreak has prompted health authorities to intensify vector control measures and surveillance activities in the area surrounding the parade preparations site. Officials are conducting epidemiological investigations to determine the extent of exposure and prevent further transmission among the contingent and the broader population.

Gujarat health department representatives have advised all personnel involved in the National Unity Day events to adopt mosquito prevention measures, including the use of insect repellents and protective clothing. The incident underscores the persistent public health challenge posed by dengue fever across multiple Indian states, particularly during seasons conducive to mosquito breeding.