The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) data revealed that the city has witnessed a significant decline in the vector-borne diseases this year. According to the data, PMC recorded 636 suspected dengue cases and 34 confirmed ones from January to July 2024. During the same period this year, the numbers dropped to 233 and 11 confirmed cases, respectively. Meanwhile, chikungunya cases declined from 24 to just two. However, malaria cases saw a slight surge, with two cases this year compared to just one last year in the first seven months.

PMC has attributed this success to early surveillance, rapid intervention, proactive planning, aggressive fieldwork, and public cooperation.

Though the city has reported a significant drop in vector-borne diseases this year, health officials are urging residents to remain vigilant—especially during August and September, when a consistent surge in dengue cases is usually witnessed.