Mumbai:
A 33-year-old man has died in Mumbai due to Malaria, taking the death toll due to disease in the city to 18 in July, health officials said.
The deceased, a resident of Parel in central Mumbai, was admitted at KEM hospital on Thursday and died on Thursday night.
More than 3,500 patients - 3,759 patients to be precise - are admitted at various hospitals due to malaria, officials said, adding, 170 patients were admitted on Friday.
Meanwhile, a 35-year-old man died due to Leptospirosis, taking the death toll to seven this month.
Sixty-seven patients have been admitted at various hospitals due to Lepto, the officials said adding that 20 persons have been admitted to various hospitals with swine flu symptoms.
Mumbai Mayor Shraddha Jadhav said a core committee will be formed at the earliest to curb Malaria-menace.
"A committee comprising BMC doctors, private practitioners, officers from the conservancy and Pest Control department will be formed to ensure that a clean and hygienic surrounding is maintained and thereby preventing Malaria cases," Jadhav said.