Vasco: 6-year-old student succumbs to Dengue

23 Jul 2018 05:50 PM

6-year from Regina Mundi school has succumbed to dengue in Vasco.



The death of the student has created panic amongst parents who are now worried to send the children to school.

It’s been reported that 11 students of the same school are the cases of suspected-dengue.

Ashish Nishad, a student of K-G in Regina Mundi school has succumbed to dengue in GMC.


Regina Mundi School in Chicalim has the strength of around 1200 students and the increase in the number of dengue cases has created serious concerns over the safety of students.


The school authorities blame it on construction activities in and around the school.


While the 6-year old died an unfortunate tragic death, there is rising concern over the increase in overall cases in Vasco.


More suspected cases of dengue have been reported in the areas of Bogda, Sada,  Dabolim, Zuarinagar, Zorint, Baina and Mangor-Hill in Vasco.

Reporter: HIru Mahale | Desk: Bureau



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