In the span of a week, Mumbai recorded 236 cases of malaria, adding to a total of 462 cases reported in the city between August 1 and 13. This figure closely aligns with the weekly trend, as there were 226 malaria cases reported between August 1 and 6. During the same period, there were 151 cases of leptospirosis, 317 cases of dengue, 429 cases of gastroenteritis, 15 cases of hepatitis, 11 cases of chikungunya, and 90 cases of H1N1.

Mortality data is expected to be released next month. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation’s (BMC) health department clarified that there has been no overlap of illnesses. “While multiple infections can occur simultaneously in a patient, it’s not very common. Such instances are mostly observed in immunocompromised patients. We have not observed recent occurrences of this,” said Dr Balasaheb Kawale, medical officer of health (G-North ward).