To understand the dynamics of Dengue transmission particularly in areas having construction sites of Gandhinagar district to plan and implement effective control measures.The study was conducted covering 3 Primary Health centers viz. Uvarsad, Adraj and Sughad where maximum construction sites were located. Detailed analysis of Dengue cases detected was undertaken. 64% of the confirmed cases were male patients, while 61 % falls in the age group of 20 to 45 years. 42 % of the total dengue cases in the district were contributed by the three PHCs where construction sites were more. Entomological survey revealed that 73% of positive mosquito breeding places were due to stagnation of water in under construction buildings. The study clearly brings out the fact that construction sites create an ideal environment for the transmission of vector borne diseases like Dengue. To prevent transmission top down driven activities involving contractors and site managers needs to be effectively implemented. Adequate preventive measures at the construction sites and enforcement of legislative measures with penalty are necessary.
