The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has intensified its pre-monsoon drive to curb mosquito breeding and prevent outbreaks of dengue and malaria across the city. Civic authorities confirmed that extensive anti-larval operations, fogging drives, and surveillance measures are currently underway in all zones.
Mosquito Breeding Spots and Penalties
According to AMC officials, 577 mosquito breeding spots have been detected across the city since January this year. Notices and penalties were issued to 88 construction sites for failing to comply with mosquito-control norms. Officials added that 274 fogging machines are currently operational across Ahmedabad.
Decline in Vector-Borne Diseases
Health data released by the civic body indicates a decline in vector-borne diseases this year compared to the corresponding period in 2025. Last year, Ahmedabad recorded 1,591 dengue cases, including 1,347 cases in government hospitals and 244 in private hospitals. Malaria cases stood at 784 for Plasmodium Vivax (PV) and 177 for Plasmodium Falciparum (PF).
In contrast, from January to May this year, the city has reported 110 dengue cases, including 104 in government hospitals and six in private hospitals, along with 54 malaria (PV) and 11 malaria (PF) cases.
Elimination of Breeding Grounds
AMC officials said the corporation is carrying out removal of abandoned tyres, scrap material, and water-accumulating debris to eliminate mosquito breeding grounds. Intensive inspections are also being conducted at government and semi-government offices, hospitals, commercial units, and municipal schools, where nodal officers have been appointed to ensure compliance with health bylaws.
The Ahmedabad city has been divided for daily monitoring, with special mapping of high-risk mosquito breeding areas. Officials said fortnightly larvicidal operations, fever surveys, and door-to-door checks are being carried out, especially in slum pockets and hotspot areas.
Rapid Response and Public Awareness
Authorities said rapid response teams have been kept ready in case of any outbreak, although no outbreak situation has been reported so far. Public awareness campaigns through Smart City screens and cinema halls are also being conducted to educate citizens about mosquito control and prevention measures.
