Archive · 25 Aug 2026
MNS Seeks Fever Profile Testing At Nerul, Karave Centres
The Maharashtra Navnirman Sena wants two local health centres to offer more fever tests.
These centres are in Sector 48, Nerul, and Sector 36, Karave.
The request comes as illnesses such as dengue and malaria become more common during the monsoon.
Right now, doctors often start by ordering a malaria test.
If that test is negative, patients may need to wait about two days for more tests.
People seeking dengue testing must travel nearly four kilometres to Meenatai Thackeray Hospital.
A Fever Profile checks for several illnesses, including dengue, malaria, typhoid and leptospirosis.
NMMC said it would start the service at the two centres as soon as possible.
The Maharashtra Navnirman Sena urged NMMC to introduce Fever Profile testing at civic health centres in Nerul and Karave.
The demand cites a rise in dengue and malaria cases during the monsoon season.
Residents currently may undergo malaria testing first and wait about two days for further investigations if results are negative.
Dengue testing requires residents to travel nearly four kilometres to Meenatai Thackeray Hospital.
NMMC medical officer Dr Rajesh Mhatre assured the MNS delegation that the facility would begin at both centres at the earliest.
- Who
- The Maharashtra Navnirman Sena, led in this demand by city secretary Sachin Kadam, and the Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation.
- What
- MNS requested Fever Profile blood testing at the Sector 48 Nerul and Sector 36 Karave civic health centres.
- When
- The demand was reported on August 25, 2026, during the monsoon.
- Where
- Nerul and Karave in Navi Mumbai; dengue testing is currently available at Meenatai Thackeray Hospital.
- Why
- To reduce travel and delays in diagnosing dengue, malaria and other fever-related illnesses during the monsoon disease rise.
- Demanding organization
- Maharashtra Navnirman Sena
- Civic authority
- Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation
- Requested locations
- Sector 48, Nerul, and Sector 36, Karave civic health centres
- Tests included
- Dengue, malaria, typhoid, leptospirosis and complete blood count
- Current dengue testing location
- Meenatai Thackeray Hospital, nearly four kilometres away for affected residents
- Expected report time
- Generally available the following day
- NMMC response
- Medical officer Dr Rajesh Mhatre assured that the facility would start at both centres at the earliest