PharmEasy Report Highlights Rising Monsoon Fever Risks Across India
• PharmEasy has released its Fever Watch Report, which tracks monsoon fever risks across 209 Indian cities. The report indicates a significant rise in fever risk scores, with the national average increasing from 47 in Week 1 to 61 as of 12 August
• This trend is attributed to stronger rainfall and mosquito breeding conditions. Typhoid has emerged as the most-confirmed fever, with a test positivity rate of 25.5%, compared to 8.5% for dengue, 1.4% for malaria, and 1.8% for chikungunya. Cities like Panaji, Bokaro, and Gwalior have recorded the highest risk scores, driven by dengue and typhoid. The report categorises 196 cities as moderate risk, 10 as high risk, and 3 as low-moderate risk.
Impact & Risks
The rising fever risk poses a significant health concern, particularly in cities with high scores like Panaji (94), Bokaro (79), and Gwalior (78). Typhoid remains a major issue, with Gwalior and Amritsar showing the highest lab-confirmed signals. The increase in mosquito-borne diseases like dengue and chikungunya is linked to favourable breeding conditions due to heavy rainfall. Vulnerable populations, including children and the elderly, are at higher risk of complications from these fevers.
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