Mumbai reports 226 malaria cases in one week

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Mumbai has reported 226 malaria cases in the first week of August, a monsoon report by Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) stated.

Besides this, in the first week of August, Mumbai also reported 157 dengue cases, a mosquito-borne disease commonly seen during the monsoon.

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As per the BMC, In 2023 cases increased due to an increase in reporting units from 22 to 880. These units include BMC dispensaries, BMC Hospitals, HBT clinics, additional private labs, and private hospitals.

"During the first week of August (from August 1 to 6), there has been no rise in leptospirosis, dengue, and gastro cases when compared to the previous week (Last week of July)," the BMC report stated.

The report further revealed that BMC inspected 6,499 houses as a preventive measure of malaria in the city and 17,733 breeding sources were inspected It also stated that 691 Anopheles mosquito breeding were detected.

Advisory issued by BMC for prevention of vector-borne diseases - Malaria and Dengue:

- To prevent the breeding of mosquitoes, the workplace, residence and surroundings must be kept clean. Mosquito larvae live in standing water, the larvae require only minimal amounts of water, and even something as small as a puddle of water on a discarded plastic container can house them, odd articles such as tins, thermocol boxes, coconut shells, tires, which must be removed. Maintain cleanliness around houses.
- Whenever have fever, headache, rashes, muscle & joint pain, vomiting, or diarrhoea, do not take self-medication and consult your nearest BMC health post/dispensary/hospital immediately. It is important not to delay treatment because it can lead to complications and even death if left untreated.
- If malaria is detected, take complete treatment as per doctors advice

Besides issuing an advisory for monsoon-related illness, the BMC also issued an advisory for Conjunctivitis:

- Symptoms include itching, red eyes, swelling, and discharge.
- People who have symptoms of conjunctivitis disease should reduce their public contact and should not touch their eyes and wash their hands regularly.
- Wash hands regularly; seek proper medical treatment.
- Wash the infected person's clothes, towels, and sheets regularly.
- Don't send students to school if symptoms present and Consult your family Doctor
- Avoid self-medication in case of fever, consult a medical practitioner