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Time of India
20 hours ago
- Health
- Time of India
2 fresh cases of suspected jaundice in Kaunke Kalan
Ludhiana: Two fresh cases of suspected jaundice were reported in Kaunke Kalan village Friday, taking the total of such cases to 15. Health officials said of them, four have tested negative for Hepatitis A and E. A health department report said no suspected patient was admitted to a health facility. Officials said seven rapid response teams, constituted by the health department, surveyed 477 houses and 2,418 villagers in the survey. The health department also took five water samples from the village and sent them for testing, though the reports returned negative. SMO (Hathur) Dr Varun Saggar said the situation is under control in the village as the health department took proactive steps to prevent the disease. Health officials said 550 chlorine tablets and 30 ORS packets were distributed in the village. Awareness was created among the villagers about the disease and they were advised to reach the nearest health facility in case of symptoms of fever and jaundice, they added. On July 2, eleven suspected cases of jaundice were reported. The next day four more were reported in the village.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Health
- Time of India
Health dept on toes after Ludh village reports 15 suspected jaundice cases
Ludhiana: Around 15 suspected cases of jaundice have been reported from Kaunke Kalan village near Jagraon over the last few days. The health department has constituted several teams to conduct an extensive survey of the village. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Health department sources said that on July 2, 11 suspected cases of jaundice were reported. The next day, four such cases were reported. Of these cases, four had more than normal bilirubin levels and were admitted to a health facility for monitoring. Two were discharged on Thursday. Hathur SMO Dr Varun Saggar said that immediately after the suspected cases were reported, seven rapid response teams comprising four members each surveyed 692 houses, covering a population of 3,165 persons. He said that 214 chlorine tablets were distributed and 22 water samples were taken, of which one was found unfit for consumption. A health department officer said that five samples were sent to the IDSP Laboratory in the district hospital, Ludhiana, and all were found to be negative for Hepatitis A and E. He added that four samples were sent to the same laboratory on Thursday, and a report is awaited. The failed sample was from a fast food vendor, whose stall has been closed. The official added that a health camp was organised in the area by a medical officer and paediatrician on Thursday. Area residents were advised to reach the nearest health facility in case of symptoms of fever and jaundice. Schools were instructed to get water tanks cleaned and water sampling done. MSID:: 122232491 413 |
