Surat MLA Kishor Kanani 'wakes up' SMC from slumber over outbreak of malaria, dengue

Updated: Sep 16th, 2024


Bharatiya Janata Party MLA from Varachha Kishor Kanani (Kumar), addressed a letter to Surat Municipal Commissioner Shalini Agrawal on September 14 regarding the outbreak of dangerous diseases such as malaria and dengue.

Kanani mentioned the severe outbreak in Surat, claiming that hospitals are full, but the corporation’s administration is in a deep slumber. Even though there is a dire health crisis, the department has not taken action, so the MLA wrote the letter to awaken the administration.

MLA Kanani wrote, “I am writing to bring to your attention the severe outbreak of dengue and malaria in Surat city. Due to this crisis, the number of daily deaths is increasing alarmingly. Both government and private hospitals are overwhelmed with patients, and there is a severe shortage of blood in blood banks.”

“Despite this dire situation, the Surat Municipal Corporation and its health department seem to be in a state of slumber. In areas affected by these diseases, there are no efforts to fumigate or spray disinfectants. There is no visible fieldwork in place to control these diseases. It appears that the municipal corporation is merely confined to their air-conditioned offices, engaging in paperwork,” added Kanani.

He urged SMC to prioritise the health of the people and take immediate and effective steps to address this crisis.

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