Malappuram: The Health department has taken serious note of the increasing cases of Jaundice and viral hepatitis reported in Malappuram in the past one year. The health department has intensified preventive measures including chlorination of wells and awareness drives have begun in various panchayats in Malappuram.
As per reports, Malappuram has reported 5360 Jaundice cases in the current year and 7 people lost their lives after being infected with viral hepatitis ( Also called Yellow jaundice). The matter that has already being taken up in the assembly session is being discussed with the health department which has set up a team of health coordinators to look up to the matter and address the various concerns being raised by Malappuram health department.
Preventive measures have been intensified owing to the viral hepatitis infection in Vallikunnu, Chelembra, Kuzhimanna, and Pallikal panchayats, health department officials says. This year, Malappuram district has reported 1,420 confirmed cases, 5,360 suspected cases, and 11 deaths due to viral hepatitis. Seven deaths suspected to be due to this viral infection were also reported.
Health workers and ASHA workers are also engaged in house-to-house awareness activities. A microphone announcement about precautions the public should take is also being made.
“Currently, we are creating awareness campaigns across the district. Yes, there has been increase in cases like other districts of the state. We have observed that welcome drinks served in many functions where large number of people gather have been vulnerable to such infectious diseases. In two occasions in the last two months there has been cases were nearly 500 people got infected. Hence we have directed the public to avoid welcome drinks as much as possible”, said District Medical Officer R Renuka to TV9.
In June alone, 154 confirmed cases and 1,607 suspected cases were reported. Among these, the highest number of cases were reported in Athanikkal (245) Kuzhimanna (91), Moonniyur (85), Chelembra (53), Kondotty (51), Tirurangadi (48), Parappanangadi (48), and Nannambra (30).
The Health department has taken serious note of the increasing cases of Jaundice and viral hepatitis reported in Malappuram in the past one year. The health department has intensified preventive measures including chlorination of wells and awareness drives have begun in various panchayats in Malappuram. Kerala States News India: Top News India, States News, States News Headlines, Online State News India, State Politics news
