Pune Municipal Commissioner Directs Private Hospitals to Report Dengue Cases on IHIP Portal

Pune, 26th October 2026: Pune Municipal Commissioner Naval Kishore Ram and Additional Municipal Commissioner (General) Pavneet Kaur have directed private hospitals to provide timely treatment to dengue patients and promptly update their details on the Integrated Health Information Platform (IHIP) portal as the civic administration intensifies efforts to control the spread of the mosquito-borne disease.

The directions were issued during a meeting held on 26th October 2026, under the chairmanship of the Municipal Commissioner with representatives of private hospitals operating within Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) limits. Additional Municipal Commissioner (General), health officials, assistant health officers, medical officers and other concerned officials were also present.

During the meeting, the Commissioner instructed private hospitals to ensure that patients diagnosed with dengue receive appropriate treatment without delay Hospitals were also directed to record and update patient information on the IHIP portal promptly to support disease surveillance and enable the health department to monitor the situation.

“Private hospitals must ensure that dengue patients receive timely treatment and that their details are promptly updated on the IHIP portal. Coordinated efforts between hospitals and the municipal health department, along with public awareness and preventive measures, are essential to control the spread of dengue,” said Pune Municipal Commissioner Naval Kishore Ram.

The meeting emphasised the importance of coordination between the municipal health department and private healthcare facilities. Officials highlighted that timely reporting of dengue cases and appropriate medical intervention are essential to prevent complications and ensure that patients receive treatment according to their condition.

The Commissioner also stressed that dengue prevention efforts should not be restricted to field-level activities. Hospital staff and indoor medical departments must also be equipped with the necessary information to identify cases, provide treatment and guide patients and their relatives on preventive measures.

As dengue patients may experience a deterioration in their condition during the course of the illness, hospitals were advised to remain vigilant and ensure timely medical attention and admission whenever necessary.

The civic administration also emphasised the need to strengthen public awareness about dengue prevention. Citizens must be encouraged to prevent water stagnation in and around their homes, maintain cleanliness and use mosquito nets and other appropriate protective measures to reduce the risk of mosquito breeding and bites.

Private hospitals were asked to educate patients and their relatives about dengue symptoms, treatment and preventive measures. The relevant departments were also instructed to ensure that accurate information reaches citizens through awareness initiatives.

The meeting further discussed the need to provide eligible patients with information about government healthcare schemes available through the Pune Municipal Corporation. Private hospitals were encouraged to help ensure that the benefits of these schemes reach as many eligible citizens as possible.

Representatives of private hospitals also raised issues and difficulties faced by their facilities. The Commissioner assured them that the concerns would be examined and that the relevant departments would be directed to take appropriate action.

Meanwhile, the PMC has been undertaking public awareness activities, including street plays, distribution of medicines and other outreach initiatives, to prevent the spread of dengue. The civic administration has appealed to citizens to maintain cleanliness, avoid water accumulation and seek medical advice promptly if they develop fever or symptoms suggestive of dengue.

The PMC has urged citizens to cooperate with the administration and actively participate in preventive efforts to control mosquito breeding and reduce the risk of dengue transmission across the city.