The health system of the municipality has been alerted due to the increase in measles patients in Mumbai and MMR area in the last two months. As many as 64 children have been admitted to Kasturba Hospital in the months of February and March, in which the number of children from Govandi and Dharavi areas is more. According to the statistics of Kasturba Hospital, 103 patients were reported in 2024, 113 patients in 2025, 27 patients in January, 37 patients in February and 7 to 8 patients in March.(Photo courtesy – istock)
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Vaccination is very important to prevent measles and we are creating awareness with the help of local priests and social media influencers. Parents should complete their child’s vaccinations without believing rumours. Measles vaccine is available free of cost in all municipal clinics and health centers. – Dr. Daksha Shah, Health Executive Officer, has given detailed information about this.
What exactly is the situation?
Govandi (M-East Ward) and Dharavi (G North Ward) are considered to be the hotspots with the highest number of patients. In the month of March alone, 5 new cases have been detected in Govandi and 3 to 4 new cases in Dharavi, the municipal health department has increased vigilance in these areas and emphasis is being placed on vaccination. Parents have been alerted as vaccination is the only protection.
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Here are the important symptoms
If your child has symptoms, it is urged to contact a doctor immediately. If there is severe fever and cough, red or watery eyes, red rashes on the body, cold and sore throat, reach the municipality clinic. Parents who have not yet completed their children’s measles dose should immediately go to the nearest BMC Dispensary, Health Post Kia Hospital and get vaccinated. Timely vaccination is the safest way to prevent infection.
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