
Doctor Vibha Marfatia
A doctor who experienced the 1994 pneumonic plague outbreak in Surat and fled with her family during the crisis.
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Sep 18, 2024 • 9min
India’s plague outbreak
Doctor Vibha Marfatia, a medical professional who lived through the 1994 pneumonic plague outbreak in Surat, shares her gripping firsthand experience. She recounts the panic that gripped the city, as residents feared for their lives amid unsanitary conditions. Vibha discusses the difficult choices families faced while fleeing and the government's response that transformed Surat into a cleaner city. Her vivid stories reveal the chaos of that time and how a public health crisis can reshape communities.