Delhi sets up helpline for chikungunya, dengue patients

September 15, 2016 18:28

With the capital city witnessing a spurt in Chikungunya and Dengue cases, Delhi government launched a helpline to provide medical assistance to people and help them locate nearest fever clinics.

Chikungunya is taking its toll in Delhi with the number of cases increasing to over 1,700 this season and fever clinics getting swamped with patients.

A senior government official said people can call at 011-22307145 to get information relating to nearest fever clinics and also medical assistance.

The Health Department of Delhi government has set up 355 fever clinics across the city to deal with dengue and Chinkungunya cases, the official said.

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