Water-Borne Diseases Spread in Pratapgarh, Flooding Hospitals with Patients
Water-Borne Diseases Spread in Pratapgarh, Flooding Hospitals with Patients
Pratapgarh: The number of patients suffering from water-borne diseases has increased dramatically in Pratapgarh, with hospitals struggling to cope with the influx. The changing weather pattern has led to an outbreak of diseases such as fever, diarrhoea, and vomiting, with children and the elderly being the most affected.
According to doctors, the number of patients has increased by 50% in the past few days, with most of them suffering from fever, diarrhoea, and vomiting. The situation has become so dire that hospitals are finding it difficult to accommodate a large number of patients.
Dr OP Dayma, PMO, District Hospital, Pratapgarh, said that the hospital is taking all necessary precautions to ensure that patients receive proper treatment. "We are taking all necessary steps to control the spread of diseases and ensuring that patients receive proper treatment," he said.
Contaminated Water Supply Worsens the Situation
The supply of contaminated water by the Jaldaay Vibhag has further exacerbated the situation, with many people falling ill after consuming the water. Doctors have advised people to boil water before drinking it and to maintain proper hygiene to prevent the spread of diseases.
Precautions
To prevent the spread of water-borne diseases, people are advised to take certain precautions. These include boiling water before drinking it, washing hands regularly, and maintaining proper hygiene. People are also advised to avoid consuming filtered water and to use chlorine-based disinfectants to purify water.
Number of Patients Increases
The number of patients visiting hospitals has increased dramatically, with over 1,000 patients visiting the OPD every day. The ENT department is also flooded with patients, with over 100 patients visiting the department every day.
Doctors have advised people to take precautions to prevent the spread of diseases and to seek medical attention immediately if they show any symptoms of water-borne diseases.