Ahmedabad: The city reported over 250 cases of dengue in October, according to statistics shared by the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC). As per the AMC health department, 253 cases of dengue, 84 cases of simple malaria, and 28 cases of severe malaria were recorded in the city between October 1 and 31. In addition, 241 cases of diarrhoea, 223 cases of typhoid, and 199 cases of jaundice were reported during the same period. The civic body also collected 40,969 water samples for chlorine te...Read More

Ahmedabad: The city is witnessing a surge in vector-borne and waterborne diseases as the monsoon recedes. According to the Amdavad Municipal Corporation (AMC), 200 dengue cases were reported in the city between September 1 and September 13. Areas like Gomtipura and Behrampura have been particularly affected, while upscale localities such as Paldi, Navrangpura, and Ranip have also reported cases. Besides dengue, other mosquito-borne and waterborne illnesses are on the rise. The AMC’s health de...Read More

Ahmedabad: Usually, there is a significant increase in dengue cases during the monsoon season from July to October. Therefore, every year, the month of July is observed as ‘Anti-Dengue Month’ across the country as a joint initiative by the Central and State Governments. The Central Government, through a notification dated May 16, 2025, celebrated ‘National Dengue Day’ with the theme “Check, Clean, Cover: Steps to Defeat Dengue.” To prevent mosquito breeding and reduce dengue cases an...Read More