Jaundice load plunges but Odisha locals sceptical
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Jaundice load plunges but Odisha locals sceptical

New Indian Express  

SAMBALPUR: Though residents of Sambalpur are relieved over decline in jaundice cases, scepticism remains high as they suspect the district administration of downplaying the true extent of the issue. The jaundice outbreak, first reported on June 19 with 22 cases in a single day, reached a total of 110 cases by June 28. Chief district medical officer Sujata Rani Mishra stated, “Our surveillance activities are still underway, but the total cases have not crossed the 110 mark. We are alert and conducting tests as and when required.” Despite these assurances, complaints have arisen regarding the limited number of tests being conducted, raising fears that the actual number of jaundice cases could be much higher than reported.

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6 months ago

Health department issues alert against Hepatitis A in Kozhikode

The Hindu  

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Odisha: 15 fall sick with symptoms of jaundice in Ganjam village
7 months, 1 week ago

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New Indian Express  

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Jaundice situation under control in Sambalpur, assures Health minister
9 months ago

Jaundice situation under control in Sambalpur, assures Health minister

New Indian Express  

SAMBALPUR: Health and Family Welfare Minister Mukesh Mahaling took stock of the prevailing jaundice outbreak in Sambalpur during his visit to the city on Friday. Mahaling first visited the Samaleswari temple to offer prayers to the deity after which he held a discussion with the district administration about the jaundice situation. Briefing mediapersons, the minister said he was regularly taking …

Frequent disease outbreaks, faulty pipelines worry for Sambalpur residents
9 months ago

Frequent disease outbreaks, faulty pipelines worry for Sambalpur residents

New Indian Express  

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Jaundice tally reaches 68 in Sambalpur town
9 months, 1 week ago

Jaundice tally reaches 68 in Sambalpur town

New Indian Express  

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Collector orders magisterial probe into jaundice outbreak in Vengoor

The Hindu  

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Jaundice returns to haunt Cuttack city
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New Indian Express  

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News 18  

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Deccan Chronicle  

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The Hindu  

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Hindustan Times  

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Alarming: Shimla witnesses more than 500 cases in few weeks
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India TV News  

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India TV News  

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