Diarrhoea outbreak spreads in Mohali; hits Phase 1 and Madanpur village
In order to curb the spread of vector-borne diseases and diarrhoea, Deputy Commissioner Komal Mittal has ordered immediate, coordinated action across departments in Mohali.
In order to curb the spread of vector-borne diseases and diarrhoea, Deputy Commissioner Komal Mittal has ordered immediate, coordinated action across departments in Mohali. A diarrhoea outbreak has hit Phase 1 and Madanpur village in Mohali, leaving several people ill, including councillor Meena Koundal and her husband Ashok Koundal.
The health department has launched an investigation in the affected areas, collecting 124 water samples for testing. Reports are still pending.
Residents of Phase 1 have been reporting symptoms of vomiting and diarrhoea over the past week. Social worker Ashok Koundal told The Indian Express, “Many in the area are battling this issue. We alerted the authorities, but my wife Meena and I also fell ill.” The couple visited a doctor for treatment on Thursday and Friday.
While talking to The Indian Express, Civil Surgeon Dr Sangita Jain confirmed that medical reports from Madanpur, monitored by Dr Harman Kaur, have been received, but water test results are still awaited.
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