IDSP's function is to detect and respond early to outbreaks of epidemic-prone diseases through Rapid Response Teams.

In the Thane district, 109 out of 250 school students consumed food offered by a family as part of their death anniversary.

All of them developed symptoms of vomiting and diarrhea to some degree, initially, 20 were admitted to the hospital.

On the other hand, In the Nanded district, following the consumption of food at a religious gathering, 2000 people developed symptoms suggestive of food poisoning.

870 of them were admitted to the nearby government Hospital.

No fatality was reported.

Most of them have recovered.

The Media Scanning and Verification Cell reported communicating the incidents to the respective District Surveillance Units and State Surveillance Unit within 24 hours of receipt of the news.

Rapid Response teams are investigating the cases.