Frequent disease outbreaks, faulty pipelines worry for Sambalpur residents
9 months, 1 week ago

Frequent disease outbreaks, faulty pipelines worry for Sambalpur residents

New Indian Express  

SAMBALPUR: The recent outbreak of jaundice in Sambalpur city along with diarrhoea outbreak in Hirakud town in March, has sparked serious concerns over the city’s faulty water supply lines. Chief district medical officer Sujata Rani Mishra said no new cases have been reported in the city in the last 24 hours. Though jaundice was not as terrifying as the diarrhoea outbreak in March in which more than 265 patients were affected, in both the cases contamination of supply water was found to be the contributing factor. While the district administration somehow managed to put the entire blame on water contamination during the diarrhoea outbreak in the recent incident, the supply water along with the use of the same by food vendors was declared as the cause behind the spread.

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

Odisha: 15 fall sick with symptoms of jaundice in Ganjam village

New Indian Express  

BERHAMPUR: Over 15 people, mostly teenagers aged 13 to 18, have been affected with suspected jaundice in Chedabhumi village under Bhanjanagar block. Upon receiving information, a health team led by additional public health officer Dr Harmohan Panda visited the village. Accompanied by local sarpanch Sibaram Sahu, the team visited the homes of the affected people, collected blood samples, and took …

55 diarrhoea cases surface as Patiala sees another outbreak
8 months, 1 week ago

55 diarrhoea cases surface as Patiala sees another outbreak

Hindustan Times  

The Anaj Mandi area of Patiala city has reported over 55 cases of diarrhoea. He said water samples were collected from the affected areas and sent to the Punjab State Public Health Laboratory in Kharar to determine bacterial contamination. Deputy commissioner Showkat Ahmad Parray said the regular water supply to the area was stopped and potable water was being provided …

Jaundice load plunges but Odisha locals sceptical
8 months, 4 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 …

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 …

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

Jaundice tally reaches 68 in Sambalpur town

New Indian Express  

SAMBALPUR: With nine fresh jaundice cases, the tally in Sambalpur city reached 68 on Friday with majority of the patients below the age of 15 years. Chief district medical officer Sujata Rani Mishra confirmed the number and said, “The spread has been curbed and the cases have come down now. We cannot blame any single source for the spread.” Mahendra …

Jaundice returns to haunt Cuttack city
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Jaundice returns to haunt Cuttack city

New Indian Express  

CUTTACK: Jaundice outbreak is back to haunt the Cuttack civic administration with at least 15 persons testing positive in last couple of days spreading panic among residents. Sources said, fresh jaundice cases came to light after four persons in Rajendra Nagar area under ward no 52 initially tested positive for the disease on Saturday. Chief district medical and public health …

Mohali DC orders survey to identify vulnerable pockets after diarrhoea outbreak
1 year, 9 months ago

Mohali DC orders survey to identify vulnerable pockets after diarrhoea outbreak

Hindustan Times  

After the diarrhoea outbreak at Dhire Majra village near Lalru left 65 persons ill, with two children suspected to have died, deputy commissioner Aashika Jain has directed the health and water supply departments to carry out a survey in the district to identify the vulnerable pockets in order to curb any more outbreaks of the disease. The vulnerable areas of …

Diarrhoea outbreak: No water contamination found in main pipeline of Dhire Majra village
1 year, 9 months ago

Diarrhoea outbreak: No water contamination found in main pipeline of Dhire Majra village

Hindustan Times  

Diarrhoea outbreak in Mohali village According to the report that was submitted to the deputy commissioner, Aashika Jain, the poor quality of pipes used for connecting water supply by residents of the village was suspected to be the reason behind the outbreak of the disease. Strap: Says poor quality of pipes used for connecting water supply by villagers suspected to …

Odisha: One Killed, Over 30 Infected in Nuapada as Diarrhoea Scare Grips Three Districts
2 years, 8 months ago

Odisha: One Killed, Over 30 Infected in Nuapada as Diarrhoea Scare Grips Three Districts

News 18  

After infecting the people of Kashipur block in the Rayagada district, a diarrhoea outbreak is spreading in the Nuapada and Gajapati districts of Odisha. One person lost his life and 30 got critical after getting infected with the disease in the Komana block of Nuapada district. In the Mohana block of the Gajapati district also one person died and 10 …

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