Delhi's Monsoon Mosquito Battle: Cases Drop, Vigilance Rises

Delhi has recorded 221 dengue cases in 2026, down from 291 at the same point last year. Malaria cases plummeted to 66 from 135, while chikungunya dropped to 14 from 20. The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) reported zero deaths so far, attributing the decline to intensified civic prevention during the monsoon.

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The numbers tell a story of proactive public health. Civic workers have conducted over 2.23 crore domestic visits to inspect breeding sites,...