Malaria, dengue cases down as GVMC steps up in preventive measures in Visakhapatnam
The Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation reports a decline in malaria and dengue cases compared to the previous year. Officials attribute this to intensified surveillance, anti-larval operations, and the use of drones for insecticide spraying.
Why it matters
Effective vector control is essential for public health management in urban environments prone to seasonal outbreaks.
The Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC) has intensified preventive measures against seasonal vector-borne diseases, with malaria and dengue cases registering a decline this year, compared to the corresponding period last year.
The article reports on municipal health data and official preventive strategies without bias.
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