6,868 medical camps, 18,000 surveillance teams deployed in Gujarat after floods
Gujarat health authorities have launched a massive public health response following recent floods, deploying thousands of medical camps and surveillance teams. The effort focuses on preventing disease outbreaks through vaccination, sanitation, and vector control.
Why it matters
It demonstrates the scale of disaster recovery efforts required to maintain public health infrastructure in regions prone to extreme weather events.
The Gujarat health department has organised 6,868 medical camps, deployed more than 18,000 surveillance teams and administered preventive medicines to over 7.61 lakh people in flood-affected districts as part of an extensive drive to avert disease outbreaks following last week’s heavy rains, officials said on Tuesday (August 4, 2026).
According to officials, over 1.74 lakh people were examined and treated at the medical camps, while surveillance teams conducted daily door-to-door visits, distributing more than 1.05 crore chlorine tablets and 10.29 lakh ORS packets in affected areas.
The State government said a comprehensive Monsoon Action Plan had been implemented across all 34 districts and eight municipal corporations before and during the rainy season, helping prevent any major public health emergency despite widespread flooding.
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