CHENNAI: State Health and Family Welfare Minister Ma Subramanian on Saturday asserted that dengue-related deaths in Tamil Nadu were significantly high only during the previous AIADMK regime, while the current government under Chief Minister MK Stalin has managed to drastically reduce fatalities through sustained preventive efforts.

Addressing reporters after inspecting the “Nalam Kaakkum Stalin” health camp at Vellakkal Government Higher Secondary School in Chengalpattu district, the Minister said, “In 2012, there were 66 deaths due to dengue, and in 2017, 65 deaths were reported. However, since the DMK Government assumed office, the number of deaths has remained in single digits every year.”

Pointing out that dengue control and prevention had been made a top priority, Subramanian said,

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