In comparison to last year, in last two months, there has been a rise in malaria and dengue patients.Till now, 1194 malaria patients have been registered, out of which, two have lost their lives. The BMC is also taking all the precautionary measures by fogging in dengue breeding spots
Month - Jan- July
Malaria - 1194 patients
Deaths - 2
Month
Dengue - 270
Deaths - None
Diarrhea - 1010 patients
Jaundice -771
A 25-year-old Kurla resident was seven months pregnant and was suffering from jaundice which claimed her life. The BMC’s health department has asked all the residents to avoid street side food and also to boil water before drinking.