Hyderabad: The Government of India appreciated Hyderabad’s efforts in vector-borne disease control at the National Review Meeting of Metropolitan Surveillance Units held in Nagpur.
GHMC Commissioner R.V. Karnan presented the city’s strategy for reducing dengue cases in 2025. He said Hyderabad achieved the results by strengthening disease surveillance through the Vector Borne Diseases application.
According to officials, the VBD app enabled real-time monitoring and faster field response. It used GIS-based dashboards and live data updates to support targeted interventions across the city.
The central government noted that Hyderabad recorded a significant reduction in dengue cases during 2025. Officials said the results reflected timely data analysis and coordinated action at the field level.
Vector-borne disease control backed by technology and coordination
The Government of India commended Hyderabad’s technology-driven and data-led approach. It also highlighted effective coordination among departments involved in disease control operations.
Officials said the integrated surveillance model helped civic teams identify hotspots early. Consequently, teams deployed preventive measures more efficiently.
The Centre described Hyderabad’s approach as an effective urban model for managing vector-borne diseases. Officials said other metropolitan cities could adopt similar systems to strengthen public health surveillance.
GHMC officials said the city would continue to upgrade digital tools and field coordination. They added that sustained monitoring remained key to preventing future outbreaks.
