Andhra Pradesh: Diarrhoea control drive launched in Chittoor
2 years, 6 months ago

Andhra Pradesh: Diarrhoea control drive launched in Chittoor

The Hindu  

The onset of the Southwest monsoon has prompted the medical and health officials to launch the Intensified Diarrhoea Control Fortnight drive in Chittoor district that will focus on 1.86 lakh children in the age group of 0-5. District Medical and Health Officer U. Sreehari and District Immunization Officer P. Ravi Raju launched the programme at the Collectorate here in the presence of the medical and paramedical staff. Speaking to the media, Dr. Ravi Raju said that the drive would be conducted at the village and mandals levels, apart from panchayats, municipal bodies, and district headquarters as June and July are the months that see many cases of water pollution and food contamination making people prone to diseases. The official said that the drive would be implemented at four levels, which include educating people on handwash etiquette at Anganwadi centers and schools, surveillance and cleaning of overhead tanks in coordination with the civic staff, and maintenance of drainage lines to prevent contamination of drinking water sources and early detection of diarrheal incidence.

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Andhra Pradesh: Officials on toes after two diarrhoea-related deaths
5 months, 4 weeks 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 …

24/7 command room to be set up in Vijayawada for diarrhoea-related complaints
6 months, 1 week ago

24/7 command room to be set up in Vijayawada for diarrhoea-related complaints

The Hindu  

In view of the recent diarrhoea outbreaks, Vijayawada Municipal Corporation Commissioner Swapnil Dinkar Pundkar has instructed officials to establish a 24/7 command room to attend to diarrhoea-related complaints from the public immediately. At a meeting with VMC officials on Saturday to discuss measures to prevent the spread of diarrhoea and other vector-borne diseases among residents this monsoon, Mr. Swapnil Dinkar …

Preventive measures against spread of diarrhoea to be intensified in Anantapur: Collector
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Preventive measures against spread of diarrhoea to be intensified in Anantapur: Collector

The Hindu  

Collector V. Vinod Kumar on Sunday emphasised preventing the spread of diarrhoea in the district. During a review of control measures for seasonal diseases, he urged officials from various departments, including health, Panchayat Raj, ICDS, and Rural Water Works, to remain vigilant during the ensuing rainy season. Mr. Kumar asked officials to spread awareness among the public about the causes …

Assam launches diarrhoea control fortnight campaign
5 years, 7 months ago

Assam launches diarrhoea control fortnight campaign

India TV News  

An Intensified Diarrhoea Control Fortnight campaign, targeting 34 lakh children, was launched by the National Health Mission, Assam on Tuesday. During the campaign, frontline health workers and stakeholders of other departments will be sensitized on the treatment and preventive measures to control diarrhoea, one of the most common illness among children, a government press release said. Almost all the deaths …

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