In an effort to combat vector-borne diseases such as dengue and malaria, the Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC), under the leadership of Commissioner Dr. Kailas Shinde, has initiated a series of special awareness camps.

These camps aim to educate the public about the prevention and control of these diseases, particularly during the monsoon season when mosquito-borne illnesses are most prevalent.

As part of this ongoing campaign, NMMC’s Health Department has already organised several public awareness camps at various locations across the 26 Civil Primary Health Centre (CPHC) zones.

Additionally, special camps were set up during the Ganeshotsav and Navratri festival periods at public celebration venues, reaching out to citizens in a variety of settings. In total, 330 camps were held, attracting 156,011 participants. Blood samples were collected from 10,835 individuals, and all results returned negative for dengue and malaria.

Continuing its efforts to further raise awareness, NMMC will be hosting a series of special camps on 28th November at 26 different locations across the city. These camps will provide residents with vital information about the symptoms, preventive measures, and treatment options for both dengue and malaria.

The scheduled locations for the upcoming camps are as follows:

·        CBD Belapur – Plot No. 29 (Construction), Sector 15, CBD Belapur 

·        Karave – Central Vihar Co-op. Society Hall, Sector 38, Nerul 

·        Seawoods (Sector 48) – Near RBL Bank Square, Sector 25, Seawoods 

·        Nerul  – Stackville Raheja Construction, MIDC, Nerul 

·        Nerul  – Shri Ganesh Temple, Sector 10, Nerul 

·        Kuksheth – Hajara Shed, Opposite L Market, Sector 8, Nerul 

·        Shiravane – Sadichha Kala Circle, Sector 1, Shirvane, Nerul 

·        Sanpada – Kamdhenu Construction, Sector 8, Sanpada 

·        Turbhe – Dakshin Mukhi Hanuman Temple, Sector 21, Turbhe 

·        Pawane – Green Park Slum Area, Sector 19, Vashi 

·        Indiranagar – Mahavir Kori, Turbhe Quarry Area 

·        Juhugaon – Advika Construction (Ekta Apartments), Sector 9, Vashi 

·        Vashigaon – Bhagwati Construction (Meghraj Talkies), Plot No. 22/23, Sector 2, Vashi 

·        Khairane – Near Urdu School, Khairane Village 

·        Mahape – Gaondevi Temple, Mahape Village 

·        Ghansoli – NPA Centre, Near Ghansoli 

·        Rabale – Shri Swami Samarth Seva Spiritual Development Mandal, Sector 10, Airoli 

·        Katkari Pada – Tata Company’s Nyati Construction, Rabale MIDC 

·        Airoli – Ganapati Temple, Chhatrapati Residential Society, Airoli 

·        Chinchpada – Samaj Mandir, Chinchpada 

·        Digha – Bindumadhav Nagar, Ashtavinayak Society 

·        Ilthanpada – Galaxy Construction, Ramnagar 

·        Neasilnaka – Buddha Vihar, Nasil Naka 

·        Ghansoli Sector 4 – Mookambika Temple, Sector 2, Ghansoli 

·        Koparkhairane, Sector 14 – Sai Baba Temple, Sector 18, Koperkhairane 

·        Koparkhairane, Sector 16 – Sai Baba Temple, Sector 19C, Koperkhairane 

At these locations, blood samples from individuals suffering from fever will be collected for testing, while information on dengue and malaria will be shared through informative models and discussions. The camps will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

The NMMC emphasises that the active participation of citizens is crucial in controlling the spread of dengue and malaria. Dr. Kailas Shinde, Commissioner of NMMC, urges all residents to take part in the camps held in their local areas.