Dengue Deaths Raise Alarm in Nizamabad, Kamareddy
By : DC Correspondent
Update: 2024-08-27 17:27 GMT
NIZAMABAD: Multiple deaths due to suspected dengue worried people in Nizamabad and Kamareddy districts. Three children died when they were undergoing treatment in Kamareddy and Banswada towns. People urged the district administration to set up camps in fever-affected villages.
Viral fever cases are increasing in both urban and rural areas. For first aid, people approach registered and private medical practitioners. Doctors advise blood tests if fever does not subside after three days.
Speaking to Deccan Chronicle, Ch. Srikanth, a private employee, said their 12-year-old son has been suffering from fever for last three days. ‘We approached the nearest doctor for treatment,’ he said. After blood tests, the disease will be ascertained, he said.
Meanwhile, district collector Rajiv Gandhi Hanumanthu inspected Government General Hospital in Nizamabad. He interacted with patients in the fevers ward. Collector directed officials to make available medicines and conduct tests. In view of seasonal diseases, 24-hours medical services will be provided at GGH, he said.
All government hospitals, community and primary health centres will set up fever wards to tackle the situation, he explained.
The collector said fever patients' details in private hospitals were also reviewed on a daily basis. If any private hospital charges more from patients, action will be initiated, he warned.
GGH superintendent Prathima, district medical and health officer Rajasri, Government Medical College principal Shiva Prasad and others were present.
Speaking to Deccan Chronicle, Ch. Srikanth, a private employee, said their 12-year-old son has been suffering from fever for last three days. ‘We approached the nearest doctor for treatment,’ he said. After blood tests, the disease will be ascertained, he said.
Meanwhile, district collector Rajiv Gandhi Hanumanthu inspected Government General Hospital in Nizamabad. He interacted with patients in the fevers ward. Collector directed officials to make available medicines and conduct tests. In view of seasonal diseases, 24-hours medical services will be provided at GGH, he said.
All government hospitals, community and primary health centres will set up fever wards to tackle the situation, he explained.
The collector said fever patients' details in private hospitals were also reviewed on a daily basis. If any private hospital charges more from patients, action will be initiated, he warned.
GGH superintendent Prathima, district medical and health officer Rajasri, Government Medical College principal Shiva Prasad and others were present.