SRINAGAR: An outbreak of jaundice in Pahnoo village of south Kashmir’s Shopian has raised issues as two individuals have examined optimistic, whereas many others are exhibiting signs of the illness.
A well being official knowledgeable that the screening course of is underway, and two circumstances have been confirmed optimistic for jaundice.
Residents allege that the Jal Shakti Division’s failure to supply protected ingesting water is the reason for the outbreak within the village.
In response to locals, quite a few kids have examined optimistic for jaundice. “Some are present process exams at personal clinics and hospitals in different districts. Medical doctors treating the affected kids attributed the jaundice to contaminated water.”
Expressing concern over the state of affairs, the residents have urged authorities to deal with the “life-threatening” problem instantly. “Fever and vomiting are widespread signs amongst kids within the space. The authorities should instantly begin mass screening and supply us with potable water,” they stated.
Block Medical Officer (BMO) Shopian, Mohammad Yousuf, stated that two jaundice circumstances from Pahnoo Shopian have been reported at District Hospital Shopian. He stated groups have been dispatched to the village to gather samples, and the screening course of is in progress.
“The folks mustn’t panic however eat boiled water and preserve correct hygiene,” the BMO suggested.(KNO)
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