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Mumbai records nearly 6,000 malaria cases during monsoon; BMC intensifies disease control drive across city
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· September 18, 2026
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Key points Nearly 6,000 cases were recorded during the monsoon period. A disease control drive has been intensified across a city.
A disease control drive has been intensified across a city. This effort is in response to a significant number of malaria cases. Nearly 6,000 cases were recorded during the monsoon period.
The city's municipal corporation, referred to as BMC, is behind the intensified drive. The goal is to control the spread of disease.
Further details about the situation and the disease control drive are available from the source, Mid-Day.
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Published: September 18, 2026 ·
Source: Mid-Day ·
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