The city has witnessed a rise in leptospirosis, hepatitis and typhoid cases in 2016 compared to 2015, says Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). "This year, we have seen more of hepatitis cases as compared to 2015 during the same period. The BMC health department also found more number of typhoid cases in Parel, Sant Cruz, Ghatkopar-East, Chembur. "Mumbaikars love to eat at roadside stall which is one of the major reasons of rising water-borne diseases. Doctors explain that in Mumbai the water-borne diseases are high because of two reasons — contamination of water and eating out habit of people.

Source: dna July 03, 2016 02:26 UTC