Amid growing concerns around Hantavirus infections globally , doctors in Mumbai have called for extensive pest-control measures across public spaces, old buildings, warehouses, shopping malls and markets, citing the city’s high rodent population and the potential risk of rodent-borne diseases. Medical experts, however, stressed that confirmed Hantavirus infections remain extremely rare in India and there is no reason for public panic at present. Dr. Tushar Palve, Medical Superintendent at Cama and Albless Hospital, said Mumbai ’s dense urban environment and widespread rodent presence make preventive action important. “Mumbai has a significant rat population in places such as godowns, malls, D-Mart stores, old buildings, hospitals and even public spaces where street-food stalls are set up. We need extensive pest-control drives and rodent management measures,” he said. Dr.…