Good news! Significant decline in dengue and chikungunya cases in Pune, PMC attributes to targeted measures and end of monsoon

Pune has seen a significant decline in dengue and chikungunya cases since the beginning of this month. Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) data shows that there has been a huge decline in both the diseases. After months of rising cases, the city is now seeing a steady decline. Officials claim the decline is due to effective intervention measures and the end of the monsoon season.

In November, only 13 dengue-positive cases were reported, a significant decrease compared to the peak months of August, September and October.

A total of 462 cases of Chikungunya were reported during the year with a similar trend. Increasing gradually since July, cases peaked in September with 225 cases, but dropped to 24 in November.

Dr Rajesh Dighe, Assistant Health Officer, PMC, said, “There has been a sharp decline in dengue and chikungunya cases due to the effectiveness of PMC's targeted mosquito control programmes, which has curbed the spread of these diseases to a great extent. Reason for the decline It is also the seasonal variation, which contributes to less breeding sites for mosquitoes during the winter months, we have taken action and recovered a fine of ₹7,95,250.