Cholera Confined: Jaipur District Sees Isolated Cases Amid Vigilant Response
Odisha's Health and Family Welfare Department is actively monitoring a cholera outbreak confined to Jaipur district. While 300 new admissions were reported, officials emphasize only mild cases detected. Officials intensify preventive measures in monsoon-affected regions, ensuring health and hygiene monitoring throughout the state.
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The Health and Family Welfare Department of Odisha has confirmed that cholera cases are currently confined to Jaipur district, with no spread to other areas such as Puri. Commissioner-cum-Secretary Aswathy S announced this development while emphasizing that every reported cholera or diarrhoea death is under thorough audit by a medical team.
Aswathy S briefed the media on Wednesday, emphasizing that only Jaipur has seen positive cholera tests, while other districts remain unaffected. "On Tuesday, Jaipur saw around 300 new hospital admissions, and we've advised hospitals to retain even minor cases for a minimum of 24 hours. Thankfully, Wednesday's figures remain unchanged from the previous day."
Despite the rise, she assured that most cases are mild, indicating early medical intervention. Out of ten audited cases, only two more are pending, and three deaths were deemed unrelated to the outbreak. Dr Nilakantha Mishra, Director of Public Health, acknowledged a surge in diarrhoea cases in Jaipur, stressing ongoing vigilance and intensified hygiene measures across the state.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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