Health Minister reviews situation

Jajpur : Health Minister Mukesh Mahaling visited areas affected by the water-borne disease in the district to assess the ground situation. Sources said that the Minister first visited the Community Health Centre (CHC) at Dharmasala in the district and enquired about the health condition of patients affected by the diarrhoea. Mahaling interacted
with health professionals and doctors, stressing the need to step up action to contain
further spread of the disease in the district, where some cholera cases have also been detected. Odisha travelStating that the patients are recovering fast, the Minister said that an additional health team from SCB Medical College and Hospital has been deployed to support the efforts in the district.The government is taking every measure
to keep the situation under control and prevent further spread of diarrhoea. A central team is also visiting the district today to assess the situation and recommend further measures,” he told reporters. Stressing that the situation is not alarming, the Minister
urged people to seek medical attention immediately if they experience symptoms such as loose motion, vomiting, or abdominal pain and avoid consulting local quacks or medicine stores.

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