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Article History

Received: 19 July 2024

Accepted: 29 April 2025

First Online: 6 October 2025

Declarations

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: The authors declare no competing interests.

: The data utilized in this study consist solely of aggregated weekly case and fatality numbers for acute diarrheal disease and dengue, which were obtained from publicly accessible reports published by the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), India. These reports are publicly available and contain only de-identified data that do not include any individually identifiable information. Therefore, no personal or patient level data were collected or used, ensuring that individual privacy and confidentiality are strictly maintained. Since all data used are aggregate and de-identified, the use of this data does not require Institutional Review Board (IRB) approval according to prevailing ethical guidelines and regulations. Additionally, the publicly available nature of the data ensures that the study adheres to ethical standards in epidemiological research. The overarching goal of this research is to inform public health decision-making and improve resource allocation, ultimately benefiting the well-being of communities and populations. We ensure transparency, reproducibility, and responsible use of epidemiological data in guiding health policies. Our methods and findings are shared openly to support public health planning and evidence-based decision-making, further contributing to the ethical application of the results.