Monsoon brings refreshing rains, but with it also comes the challenge of keeping ourselves and our communities safe from waterborne and vector-borne diseases. While there are precautions, we can take on a personal level, Municipal Corporations (ULBs) also play a crucial role in ensuring public health during the rainy season. 

E.COLI AND CAMPYLOBACTER JEJUNI E.coli and Campylobacter jejuni are most likely causes of gastrointestinal (food borne) disease in humans. These are common pathogens – disease causing bacteria. Transmission to humans occurs via contaminated water and foods (such as raw or under-cooked meat, unpasteurized milk and water sources).  Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) occurs via the consumption of...