Impending Vector-Borne Disease Crisis in Delhi: Floods and DBC Strike raises Health Concerns
Content Editor: Dr. Ismail Rifai
August 5, 2023 at 12:30:00 PM
Vector borne disease, Water and Sanitation

Delhi faces a potential vector-borne disease crisis due to flood-induced waterlogging and an impending strike by domestic breeding checkers (DBC).
Municipal Corporation of Delhi Mayor Shelly Oberoi warned of increased mosquito-borne disease risk and urged DBC employees and field workers to be vigilant in preventing diseases.
However, DBC workers demand regularization, safety, and better equipment and threaten to strike if their requests are not met.
The MCD claims to be prepared to deal with the situation, but DBC employees criticize the lack of implementation of previous orders.
Amidst rising cases of dengue, malaria, and chikungunya, authorities appeal to DBC workers not to strike during this critical time.
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