Geneva: The World Health Organization (WHO) has praised the corono virus break in Dharavi, Mumbai’s largest slum area. On behalf of WHO it has been said that due to the efforts made to curb the corona virus in Dharavi, today this area is on the verge of being free from corona. He said that this epidemic can be prevented only with this national unity and global solidarity.
WHO Director-General Tredos Adhanam Gebreyesne said, ‘there are many examples around the world that have shown that no matter how high the outbreak is, it can still be brought under control and some of these examples are Italy, Spain and South Korea, and Even in Dharavi.
The UN health chief said that people in this slum area of Mumbai are on the verge of victory in the battle of Corona due to testing, tracing, social distancing and immediate treatment of infected patients. The WHO Director General emphasized the need for leadership, community participation and collective solidarity. He said, ‘from countries where there is rapid development, where restrictions are loosening and now cases are increasing. We need leadership, community participation and collective solidarity. ‘
The first case of corona was reported on April 1 in Dharavi, Mumbai. After the first case surfaced, there were fears that the situation might worsen as 80 percent of people use public toilets. There are 10 to 15 people living in a small house in that area with a population of 8 to 10 lakh.
The state government started contract tracing, fever camps, isolating and testing people. The school, college was made the Quarantine Center. There, good doctors, nurses and good food was given for all three times.
