ITANAGAR: Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu has sent a medical team to a village bordering Myanmar where an epidemic like situation has broken out with many people taken ill.
Unconfirmed reports say at least 19 people have died due to the epidemic in Chongkhow village in Longding district. Officials say they are yet to ascertain the cause of the deaths.
Chief Minister Khandu has taken serious note of the outbreak.
"A medical team has been rushed to Chongkhow village to take stock of stock of the situation," Longding District Magistrate Himanshu Gupta told IANS over phone.
The Zila Parishad member of Wakka block, Matpho Kolong, said many people in the village were suffering from dysentery, fever, headache, jaundice as well as typhoid - which have led to the deaths.
Matpho said that Chongkhow, Chop, Khannu and Kampong villages were facing acute shortage of food because of frequent landslides.
The Chief Minister has told the district administration to take measures to contain further spread of the disease.
He has called for improvement of the hygiene level and disposal of waste water and rubbish.
Disclaimer: This website is designed for healthcare professionals and serves solely for informational purposes.
The content provided should not be interpreted as medical advice, diagnosis, treatment recommendations, prescriptions, or endorsements of specific medical practices. It is not a replacement for professional medical consultation or the expertise of a licensed healthcare provider.
Given the ever-evolving nature of medical science, we strive to keep our information accurate and up to date. However, we do not guarantee the completeness or accuracy of the content.
If you come across any inconsistencies, please reach out to us at
admin@doctornewsdaily.com.
We do not support or endorse medical opinions, treatments, or recommendations that contradict the advice of qualified healthcare professionals.
By using this website, you agree to our
Terms of Use,
Privacy Policy, and
Advertisement Policy.
For further details, please review our
Full Disclaimer.
0 Comments
Post a comment
No comments yet. Be the first to comment!