Among the three wards susceptible to vector-borne diseases (G-south, F-south), G-North ward has been effectively managing malaria. While the ward reported slightly over 165 cases last August, it has recorded nearly 40 cases so far this year.

The city has also witnessed a slight increase in gastroenteritis cases, with 226 cases reported in the past week. In the preceding week, the city reported a total of 203 cases of gastroenteritis. Gastroenteritis is caused by consuming contaminated food or water. Recent reports by mid-day highlighted complaints from citizens in high-rises about receiving contaminated water. On August 9, mid-day reported on residents of Santacruz East who have been receiving dark and foul-smelling water for the past few months.

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Dr Preeti Chhabria, consultant and director of internal medicine at Sir H. N. Reliance Foundation Hospital, said, “We are seeing a significant number of dengue and malaria cases. There have been a few instances of overlapping illnesses this monsoon season, primarily involving H1N1 alongside gastro.”

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No of cases of malaria between August 1 and 13