Pune: PMC Issues Monsoon Health Advisory; Warns Of Waterborne and Mosquito-Borne Disease Spike, Urges Public Vigilance
The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has issued a health advisory during the monsoon to prevent any infectious diseases.
The PMC’s Epidemic Control Department has outlined key preventive measures and ongoing preparedness efforts to curb the spread of illnesses common during the rainy months.
PMC conducted extensive training on epidemic control for all medical officers across facilities on May 16. Additionally, all municipal clinics and hospitals have been instructed to maintain adequate stocks of epidemic medicine kits.
The PMC-run Naidu Infectious Diseases Hospital is fully prepared with a 50-bed ward and 24/7 services to handle cases. An Epidemic Control Room has also been set up to ensure quick communication and response. The hospital is equipped to treat symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhea, fever, and respiratory illness. Private practitioners are requested to report cases of infectious diseases like cholera, typhoid, dengue, COVID-19, and H1N1 promptly for timely intervention.
The PMC advisory has been sent regarding waterborne diseases such as cholera, typhoid, gastroenteritis, dysentery, jaundice, and food poisoning. Public awareness campaigns are ongoing to educate citizens about these health risks and necessary precautions.
Preventive Guidelines for Citizens:
Drink only municipal tap water; avoid borewell, canal, or untreated sources.
Boil drinking water for 20 minutes before use.
Avoid stale or exposed food; keep food covered.
Practice regular handwashing with soap, especially before meals and after using the toilet.
Use window screens, wear long-sleeved clothes, and sleep under mosquito nets to prevent mosquito bites.
Clean and dry water containers weekly; eliminate stagnant water from items such as coconut shells, old tires, and bottles.
Public Sanitation Measures:
Regular cleaning of water tanks and pump wells in residential societies, schools, and public institutions.
Proper segregation and disposal of wet and dry waste through PMC-approved collectors or NGOs.
Builders to prevent rainwater stagnation in labor camps and construction sites.
To tackle mosquito-borne diseases like dengue, chikungunya, and malaria, PMC’s Pest Control Department is conducting preventive drives. Citizens are urged to report mosquito breeding sites or drainage problems to local authorities.
Respiratory Infection Prevention Tips:
Wear triple-layer masks if coughing or experiencing cold symptoms.
Cover the mouth with a handkerchief while sneezing or coughing.
Wash hands frequently with soap or sanitizer.
Avoid touching the face with unclean hands and maintain distance from sick persons.
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