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Ahmedabad Faces Mosquito Outbreak: Nearly 500 Dengue, 70 Malaria Cases in September
✍️ Bhaskar English
🗓 26 Sep 2026, 04:48 AM
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Ahmedabad recorded almost 500 dengue and 70 malaria cases in September, prompting a citywide mosquito control drive.
Ahmedabad reported nearly 500 dengue and 70 malaria cases during September, according to the city’s health department. The spike in infections has prompted authorities to intensify mosquito control measures across the metropolis.
Health officials have deployed fogging operations, larvicidal treatments, and public awareness campaigns to curb the spread of vector‑borne diseases. They are also urging residents to eliminate stagnant water and use protective measures such as mosquito nets and repellents.
The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation has coordinated with state health agencies to monitor breeding sites and ensure timely response to new cases. The city’s health bulletin advises people to seek medical attention promptly if they develop fever, rash, or joint pain.
Officials expect the situation to improve with sustained vector control efforts, but they warn that vigilance is essential as the monsoon season continues.
The city’s health department will release weekly updates on case counts and control activities to keep the public informed.
Health officials have deployed fogging operations, larvicidal treatments, and public awareness campaigns to curb the spread of vector‑borne diseases. They are also urging residents to eliminate stagnant water and use protective measures such as mosquito nets and repellents.
The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation has coordinated with state health agencies to monitor breeding sites and ensure timely response to new cases. The city’s health bulletin advises people to seek medical attention promptly if they develop fever, rash, or joint pain.
Officials expect the situation to improve with sustained vector control efforts, but they warn that vigilance is essential as the monsoon season continues.
The city’s health department will release weekly updates on case counts and control activities to keep the public informed.