Today more than 2.5 billion people, or 40% of the world’s population, live in areas where there is a risk of dengue transmission. What is the answer to this new threat? It is time for a government initiative for a program to recruit paramedics and supply Vitamin B1/B2 preparations, and Oral Rehydration Solution (ORS, W.H.O. formulation) to cases with fever/dehydration detected on a daily basis in rural areas, para-urban areas, and underdeveloped urban areas where overcrowding and poor sanitation are present.
The food supplements given in the midday meal schemes must have added Vitamin B1 and B2 to ensure students have resistance to viral infections. It is important that doctors start motivating such programs. Doctors must unite and motivate the Government to take action. I am sure, the Prime Minister, formerly a tea-vendor who rose to his present post, would understand the situation…
