The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has initiated a special drive aimed at preventing
mosquito breeding in hospitals and health centres to combat vector-borne diseases such as dengue, malaria, and chikungunya. This effort involves inspecting both MCD and Delhi
Government hospitals and health centres to identify and eliminate mosquito breeding
sites.
Throughout the drive, the MCD inspected 711 hospitals and health centres and discovered mosquito breeding sites in 182 of them. The breeding sites were promptly addressed, leading the MCD to issue 82 legal notices and initiate 33 prosecutions against the responsible authorities. These decisive actions underscore the seriousness with which the MCD is addressing the issue and its commitment to preventing the spread of vector-borne
diseases.
An MCD official explained that the main objective of this special drive is to prevent water
stagnation, which creates an ideal breeding ground for Aedes and Anopheles mosquitoes—
carriers of diseases like dengue, malaria, and chikungunya. Stagnant water, often found in containers such as drums, coolers, flower pots, and other household or institutional items, can quickly become a breeding site for these diseasetransmitting mosquitoes.
The MCD emphasises the need for rigorous preventive measures to effectively combat this issue. Hospital and health centre administrators have been specifically advised
to take immediate and sustained actions to eliminate any potential breeding sites within their facilities. This includes regularly inspecting and emptying containers that might collect water and maintaining a clean environment free of stagnant water. These measures are
essential for ensuring a safe and healthy environment for both patients and healthcare
staff.
The MCD official further stressed that the corporation is committed to adopting proactive strategies to protect Delhi residents from the threat of vector-borne diseases.