Ulhasnagar Steps Up Measures After 30 Suspected Dengue Cases Reported
The health department of the Ulhasnagar Municipal Corporation has stepped up preventive health measures across Ulhasnagar after receiving reports of 30 suspected dengue cases compiled from various private laboratories in the city.
The decision follows a review meeting of the civic health department recently chaired by Health Committee Chairperson Savita Torane-Ragde. Medical Health Officer Satyam Gupta and other officials attended the session to assess the prevailing situation of seasonal and communicable diseases across the locality.
During the meeting, Medical Health Officer Satyam Gupta confirmed the 30 suspected dengue cases based on data submitted by private laboratories. Civic officials expressed concern that the ongoing monsoon season could further heighten the risk of vector-borne illnesses, alongside other seasonal conditions such as malaria, chikungunya, typhoid, and diarrhoea.
Several infrastructure issues have compounded mosquito breeding concerns in Ulhasnagar. Open drains, pothole-ridden roads, and inadequate water drainage systems have led to waterlogging in multiple parts of the city. While leaking water pipelines had already caused water accumulation in certain areas prior to the monsoon, recent rainfall has added to the problem. Officials warned that stagnant water creates favourable conditions for mosquito breeding.
In response, health department teams have been instructed to intensify area inspections. Teams are focusing on identifying potential breeding sites, such as stagnant water near homes, uncovered water tanks, flower pots, discarded tyres, and other water containers. The civic body has also directed officials to ramp up cleanliness drives and public awareness activities.
Alongside administrative action, the civic body has urged residents to participate directly in disease control efforts. Gupta noted that preventive measures cannot succeed without public cooperation during the monsoon season. Authorities have advised citizens to observe a 'dry day' at least once a week by thoroughly emptying and cleaning all domestic water storage containers and ensuring water does not remain stagnant in or around their homes.
The health department is currently monitoring the situation across the city as preventive drives continue.
