One of the most common and among the most difficult infections to control, dengue cannot be looked at in isolation. Noting that plenty of planning was necessary for controlling dengue, he said, “If we start planning today, we can control dengue by 2020. If we have to seriously address dengue, we need to invite experts from the organisation and plan ahead. Pointing out to the absence of a disease control system, he said for a country that has not controlled tuberculosis, typhoid, cholera, expecting to control dengue was too ambitious. “If you want to control dengue by 2020, it needs systematic planning, plenty of action, training, manpower and technical know-how.

Source: The Hindu October 06, 2017 19:41 UTC