Normalcy Returns to Jangalapally After 20 Deaths

Warangal: Health officials conducted a medical camp for the third consecutive day on Wednesday, raising awareness about personal hygiene and the importance of maintaining clean surroundings in response to the recent 20 deaths in Jangalapally village, Mulugu district.

District medical and health officer (DM&HO) Dr Gopal Rao said that 10 special teams, including specialist doctors and medical staff, organised the camp. Over three days, medical tests were conducted on 485 villagers, and blood samples were collected from 99 individuals.

On the first day, November 18, tests were conducted on 180 villagers, with blood samples collected from 22 individuals experiencing health issues. On the second day, 160 villagers were tested, and samples were taken from 45 individuals. On the third day, tests were conducted on 145 villagers, and samples were collected from 32 individuals.

The health officials did not detect any major health concerns. Villagers were advised to visit nearby hospitals for any health complications and undergo tests for conditions such as high blood pressure, diabetes, malaria, or dengue. They were also cautioned against self-medication and seeking treatment from untrained RMPs, PMPs, or quacks.

Dr Gopal Rao emphasised the availability of 51 non-communicable disease (NCD) testing centres across the district, offering free health check-ups. Villagers were encouraged to utilise these facilities regularly.

Health officials, along with ASHA workers, Anganwadi workers, and medical staff, visited various wards in the village, addressing misconceptions and dispelling superstitions. They urged residents not to believe rumours about spirits (Dayyalu and Bhutalu) or other superstitious explanations for the deaths.

Thanks to the medical camp and awareness efforts, the situation in the village has returned to normalcy, Dr Gopal Rao added.