Have you or your closed ones fallen ill in this season?

After months of unending rain, before the seasons change to cool winters, there is often a season of rampant vector borne diseases. Spreading beyond major cities, diseases like Dengue and Japanese Encephalitis Virus (JEV) have hit smaller towns hard, especially in states like Bihar, Kerala, & Assam!

90% of the dengue cases in Patna have been reported in the months of July and August, coinciding with the monsoons. Beyond Bihar’s capital, dengue has also affected smaller cities like Motihari, & Hasanpur. Meanwhile, Chabua, Chapar, and Golakganj in #Assam are facing a dual-layered challenge of floods and a rise in JEV cases.

Amid heavy torrential rains, Ernakulam is being continually described as the ‘dengue capital’ of Kerala, with around 1250 cases in August 2024!

While the report presents an overview of what is happening in such urban centres, it also delves into why and how they are suffering from Mosquito Borne Diseases. Along with bringing out insights on immunity building by authorities, the report highlights the need for CitizenAwareness and community-led efforts in bridging the gaps of India’s HealthcareSystems.

Our team at Nagrika dived deeper into this pressing issue through qualitative research, supplemented by several news reports, along with an exploratory survey conducted through informal networks.