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RAJOURI/JAMMU: At least 19 people have been hospitalised due to gastroenteritis in Rajouri district, officials on Saturday said. Several others have been treated for this illness by a mobile medical team in Sakri village of the district, they said. The health department, the officials said, has attributed the outbreak to water contamination after E.coli was found in water samples from the area. According to official details, 19 villagers from Sakri were brought to the Government Medical College Hospital, Rajouri, over the past 72 hours. All patients complained of diarrhoea and other gastroenteritis symptoms, with a few also experiencing partial unconsciousness due to dehydration, they said. Among them, two patients have been referred to the GMC Hospital in Jammu for specialised treatment, they said. This is a confirmed case of waterborne contamination due to E.coli. The officials said that medical teams immediately swung into action and collected water samples consumed by the villagers. The presence of E.coli was confirmed in the samples, marking it as another case of waterborne contamination similar to the Kotli Bagla incident two weeks ago in which 30 people had fallen ill.
Srinagar, June 28: An elderly woman died while at least 19 people were hospitalised due to gastroenteritis in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district, officials said today. The deceased was 75 years old and had other co-morbities besides suffering from diarrhoea. Several others have been treated for this illness by a mobile medical team in Sakri village of the district, said an official. The health department, the officials said, has attributed the outbreak to water contamination after E.coli was found in water samples from the area. According to official details, 19 villagers from Sakri were ...Read More >
Jaipur Water Contamination: Jaipur witnessed a severe water contamination crisis, like Indore, which grappled with a similar issue a few months ago. Hundreds of residents of the Sushilpura area of Jaipur, Rajasthan's capital city, have fallen ill over the last week, allegedly due to sewage contamination of the drinking water supply. Over the past two days, more than 50 patients have been hospitalised, suffering from stomach pain, vomiting, and diarrhoea after sewage-contaminated water seeped into the main drinking water supply, sparking a health scare. ALSO READ: 'Pink Elephant' Dies In Jaip ...Read More >
In a major twist to the ongoing crackdown on misleading or fake oral-rehydration solution (ORS) drinks, the Delhi High Court has granted an interim stay against key orders issued by FSSAI, effectively pausing the ban on use of ORS branding for certain beverage products. The stay comes following a petition by JNTL Consumer Health (a subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson), allowing it to continue marketing its ORS-branded product and addressing stock in the market. After the FSSAI's October 14 advisory b ...Read More >
Kolkata, June 28: A political slugfest has erupted in West Bengal after a woman accused Padma Shree awardee monk Kartik Maharaj, who is posted with the Murshidabad unit of Bharat Sevashram Sangha, of allegedly raping her 12 times for six months in 2013. As per the police complaint lodged by the woman, Kartik Maharaj raped her multiple times 12 years ago promising her a job at a local school. The ruling Trinamool Congress is highlighting the issue in a major way and accusing the BJP of being silent on it since the accused monk had been reportedly close to the saffron party. The woman accusin ...Read More >
Chief medical officer of Rajouri, Dr Manohar Rana said that 75-year-old Vidya Devi died Saturday morning around 4.30 am. "The patient had co-morbidities of hypertension with diabetes," he said. Principal of the Government Medical College, Rajouri, Dr AS Bhatia informed that since Friday, a total of 26 patients with gastroenteritis were hospitalised at the district hospital. "Four with acute renal failure had to be sent to the GMC Jammu because we don't have nephrologist in Rajouri hospital. Two ...Read More >
KALABURAGI / YADGIR : Three persons were feared dead due to alleged consumption of contaminated water at Tippanatagi village of Shorapur taluk in two days. The deceased have been identified as Ramanna Pujari (54), Dechamma (60) and Venkamma (62). There were six cases of diarrhoea and vomiting in the village over the last few days. The health department and gram panchayat got water samples from the village tested, and the test confirmed that water was potable, said Shorapur Taluk Health Officer Dr Raja Venkatappa Naik. The death of three, meanwhile, was assumed to be because of water contami ...Read More >
HYDERABAD - As Eid al-Azha festivities approach, Dr. Akram Bajo, Head of Gastroenterology at Civil Hospital Hyderabad, has issued a health advisory urging citizens to consume meat in moderation. The doctor warned that excessive meat consumption can lead to digestive issues, diarrhea, and other health problems, particularly during the hot weather. Dr. Bajo recommended consuming sacrificial meat within three days and storing offal in cold storage for 24-48 hours to prevent infection. He also advised individuals with specific health conditions to avoid certain types of meat and to prioritize bala ...Read More >
Mumbai: With the monsoon picking up, the city reported 884 malaria cases last month, nearly double of June 2024's 443 cases, shows BMC's data. Chikungunya saw a concerning jump -- from zero to 21 cases in the same period.According to the BMC data, Mumbai recorded 105 cases of dengue and 936 of gastroenteritis last month. Doctors said admissions surged in the month but no mortality was reported. Monsoon arrived in the city on May 26, a fortnight earlier than the usual onset date of June 11, which could have contributed to the rise. The monsoon diseases were accompanied by 551 Covid cases in Jun ...Read More >
Jammu (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], July 2 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha participated in a special aarti at the Jammu Tawi riverfront. Sinha also visited the Amarnath Yatri Niwas base camp on Tuesday evening. After inspecting the Yatri Niwas base camp, Sinha stated that the security arrangements for the Yatra are more robust than ever before. 'I have witnessed the last four Yatras. The arrangements are better than ever, as far as the security and convenience of pilgrims are concerned... The manner in which pilgrims have come here from across the country - till now, ...Read More >
Bengaluru, September 14: A suspected case of food or water contamination at the Morarji Desai Residential School for Minorities in Hirekodi village of Chikkodi taluk in Karnataka's Belagavi left 119 students ill, with 77 requiring hospitalisation on Friday morning, September 12. The incident unfolded around 9 am, after students began exhibiting symptoms including vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea, and fever, The New Indian Express reported. The affected students are among the 400 residents of the school's hostel. While 40 students have been discharged, 19 critically ill children were shifted ...Read More >