A toll-free helpline number is set up for people to seek information or register complaints regarding dengue-related issues, officials said.
Aedes aegypti mosquito. (Creative Commons)
Amid a spike in dengue cases in Karnataka, the Health Department on Friday appointed nodal officers in all government hospitals across Bengaluru for effective management of the disease. A toll-free helpline number — 1800-425-8330 — is set up for people to seek information or register complaints regarding dengue-related issues. Nodal officers will ensure better patient care, quicker response times and effective management of dengue cases.