Philippines To Follow Dharavi Model To Fight COVID 19 Pandemic, BMC Shares Blueprint

  • Philippines Govt will follow the ‘Dharavi model’ of India for containing the spread of novel coronavirus.
  • This came after Dharavi, Asia’s largest slum located in Mumbai reversed the trend of rising Covid-19 cases despite having a high population density.
  • The BMC has shared the Dharavi blueprint with the Philippines to fight the pandemic.
  • BMC Commissioner Iqbal Singh Chahal calls it the "Chase the virus policy."
  • The Dharavi model involves a proactive approach including early detection, hospitalization, treatment, and of course, testing to limit the spread of COVID 19.