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Monsoon Alert: MoHFW Shares Simple Tips To Prevent Mosquito-Borne Diseases
24htopnews | August 13, 2026 3:08 PM CST

On Friday, August 7, 2026, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare shared tips regarding the prevention of mosquito-borne diseases, which usually increase during the monsoon season. Sharing the photo with graphics on X, the ministry wrote, "With the monsoon comes an increased risk of mosquito-borne diseases as stagnant water becomes an ideal breeding ground for mosquitoes."

The monsoon season brings relief from the summer heat but also creates favourable conditions for mosquito breeding. With stagnant water becoming common around homes and neighbourhoods, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) shared simple preventive measures to reduce mosquito breeding and protect people from mosquito-borne diseases on Friday, August 7, 2026.

The advisory highlights the importance of preventing stagnant water from accumulating, as mosquitoes can use such places as breeding grounds.

Ministry shares preventive measures

On Friday, August 7, 2026, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare shared tips regarding the prevention of mosquito-borne diseases, which usually increase during the monsoon season. Sharing the photo with graphics on X, the ministry wrote, "With the monsoon comes an increased risk of mosquito-borne diseases as stagnant water becomes an ideal breeding ground for mosquitoes."


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