Diarrhoea outbreak claims lives, affects dozens in Kakinada district
6 months ago

Diarrhoea outbreak claims lives, affects dozens in Kakinada district

New Indian Express  

KAKINADA : A 41-year-old woman, Komudi Satyavati, died of diarrhoea symptoms while being rushed to the hospital on Saturday morning. In addition, 11 people are currently receiving treatment at the Samalkot Primary Health Centre, with three in serious condition being transferred to Kakinada Government General Hospital. Diarrhoea cases have surged at Vetlapalem village in Samalkot mandal of Kakinada district, since Friday, affecting over 50 people with vomiting and loose motions. Under DMHO’s direction, Vetlapalem Panchayat municipal staff collected water samples for analysis by the virology department. JSP district president Tummala Ramaswamy attributed the outbreak to inadequate sanitation measures by the previous State government.

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Anitha Blames YSRC for Diarrhoea Outbreak, Accuses Jagan of 'Corporate Politics'
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Anitha Blames YSRC for Diarrhoea Outbreak, Accuses Jagan of 'Corporate Politics'

Deccan Chronicle  

Home Minister Anitha Visakhapatnam assures the public that the situation regarding diarrhoea is under control, attributing the current circumstances to the actions of the previous YSRC government. Anitha claims that the government machinery has been on high alert since the outbreak began and has implemented measures to restrict water usage and prevent contamination. She further criticises former chief minister Y.S. …

Pawan Kalyan Meets Families of Victims of Deadly Diarrhoea Outbreak in Vizianagaram
2 months ago

Pawan Kalyan Meets Families of Victims of Deadly Diarrhoea Outbreak in Vizianagaram

The Hindu  

Deputy Chief Minister K. Pawan Kalyan met with families of those affected by the deadly diarrhoea outbreak in Vizianagaram district. He assured them of all support from the government and held a meeting with MSME Minister Kondapalli Srinivas, Cheepurupalli MLA Kala Venkata Rao, Collector B.R. Amebdkar and other officials to ensure regular cleaning of water tanks and verification of water …

Diarrhoea claims 17 lives in 3 districts of MP in ongoing rainy season
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Diarrhoea claims 17 lives in 3 districts of MP in ongoing rainy season

The Hindu  

Seventeen persons have died due to diarrhoea in three districts of Jabalpur division in Madhya Pradesh so far in the ongoing rainy season, a health official said on Thursday, August 1, 2024. A total of 800 people fell ill due to diarrhoea, Sanjay D. Mishra, regional director of health services, told PTI. The highest number of about 350 patients with …

55 diarrhoea cases surface as Patiala sees another outbreak
5 months 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 …

Andhra Pradesh: Officials on toes after two diarrhoea-related deaths
5 months, 1 week ago

Andhra Pradesh: Officials on toes after two diarrhoea-related deaths

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: Following a couple of deaths due to diarrhoea reported in Palnadu district in the past one week, minister for municipal administration, P. Narayana, inspected several parts of Narasaraopet and its adjoining areas on Thursday. Issuing directive to ensure supply of safe drinking water as the contaminated water was the prime source of the spread of diarrhoea, he asked officials …

Diarrhoea cases on rise in Kakinada, NTR
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Diarrhoea cases on rise in Kakinada, NTR

New Indian Express  

VIJAYAWADA/KAKINADA : Diarrhoea cases continue to rise in Kakinada and NTR district putting the authorities on tenterhooks. Hotels, fast food joints, tiffin centres, and street vendors were closed in Jaggaiahpet of NTR District and surrounding villages as diarrhoea cases are increasing day by day in the surrounding villages and Jaggaiahpet town. It is to be recalled that on Monday, Health …

One dead, 35 ill due to ‘water contamination’ in Kakinada village
6 months, 1 week ago

One dead, 35 ill due to ‘water contamination’ in Kakinada village

New Indian Express  

KAKINADA: One woman died and 35 others fell ill reportedly due to diarrhoea at Kommanapalli village in Thondangi mandal of Kakinada district. According to information reaching here, a 36-year-old woman, identified as Nagamani, died on Friday while she was being shifted from the Kathipudi Hospital to Kakinada Government General Hospital after she complained of diarrhoea. Of the total 35 who …

Woman dies following diarrhoea outbreak, 34 hospitalised
6 months, 1 week ago

Woman dies following diarrhoea outbreak, 34 hospitalised

Deccan Chronicle  

KAKINADA: A 34-year-old woman Doddi Nagamani died and 34 others have been hospitalised after an outbreak of diarrhoea at Komanapalli village in Thondangi mandal of Kakinada district. Medical and Health officials have set up a medical camp at the village and 10 patients have been shifted to Government General Hospital in Kakinada. Sowjanya told Deccan Chronicle that Rural Water Supply …

Diarrhoea outbreak in Vijayawada: Cause under investigation
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Diarrhoea outbreak in Vijayawada: Cause under investigation

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: Vijayawada City is grappling with a spate of illnesses with symptoms of diarrhoea, leading to nine deaths. The latest victim, 60-year-old Galla Koteswar Rao from Moghalrajpuram, succumbed to vomiting and loose stools. Responding to Rao’s death, Vijayawada Municipal Corporation’s chief medical and health officer, Dr Rathnavali, clarified, “The deceased had a history of chronic illnesses and succumbed to kidney …

Diarrhoea cases in Vijayawada: Naidu seeks urgent remedial action
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Diarrhoea cases in Vijayawada: Naidu seeks urgent remedial action

The Hindu  

TDP national president N. Chandrababu Naidu has expressed concern over the death of nine persons in Vijayawada city in the last seven days due to outbreak of diarrhoea, allegedly caused by consumption of contaminated drinking water, and has demanded urgent remedial action. In a press release, Mr. Naidu said that the number of afflicted people appeared to be on the …

Odisha: One Killed, Over 30 Infected in Nuapada as Diarrhoea Scare Grips Three Districts
2 years, 4 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 …

Diarrhoea claims one death, 20 fresh cases in Tempalli
2 years, 5 months ago

Diarrhoea claims one death, 20 fresh cases in Tempalli

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: Diarrhoea claimed one more death, taking the total number of deaths to three and has affected a total of 131 people, including 20 fresh cases at Tempalli village of Gannavaram mandal in Krishna district on Monday. Following the outbreak of diarrhoea due to the consumption of contaminated water in the village, the district medical and health authorities are conducting …

Over 90 Ill in Lucknow Diarrhoea Outbreak After Contaminated Water Supply in Fatehpur
2 years, 5 months ago

Over 90 Ill in Lucknow Diarrhoea Outbreak After Contaminated Water Supply in Fatehpur

News 18  

More than 90 persons have fallen ill due to a diarrhoea outbreak because of contaminated water supply in Fatehpur area of Aliganj in Lucknow. The Chief Medical Officer, however, denied that the deaths were caused due to diarrhoea and said that a probe was underway to determine the exact cause. Dr Milind Vardhan, Additional Chief Medical Officer, said: “The symptoms …

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