Health concerns are rising due to certain illnesses. A significant increase has been recorded in cases of a particular flu strain, with a notable surge compared to the previous year. This year, the number of cases of this flu strain has jumped to 441, up from 62 last year.

Malaria cases have also seen a rise, with 4,485 cases reported between June and August, marking a 20.1 per cent increase from the corresponding period last year.

Further details on these health concerns and the measures being taken are available from the BMC Public Health Department.