Official reports indicated around 3,200 cases of toxic fever and 211 cases of dengue in Kurnool district alone. Nandyala has also reported 2,300 fever cases.
There is a fast rise in viral fevers in Kurnool district with a significant increase in admission of patients at the Government General Hospital. (Image: DC)
Kurnool: There is a fast rise in viral fevers in Kurnool district with a significant increase in admission of patients at the Government General Hospital.
The hospital is experiencing a surge in patients with high fevers, accompanied by coughs, cold, sore throats and back pain. Dengue cases are also on the rise compounding the health crisis. The GGH administration has established an emergency MPox ward to manage these cases effectively.
The situation is grave across both government and private hospitals which are crowded with patients. Rainy season has exacerbated the problem leading to poor sanitation and high mosquito populations in towns and villages.
Peak period for these fevers extends from July to November. Official reports indicated around 3,200 cases of toxic fever and 211 cases of dengue in Kurnool district alone. Nandyala has also reported 2,300 fever cases.
The situation is grave across both government and private hospitals which are crowded with patients. Rainy season has exacerbated the problem leading to poor sanitation and high mosquito populations in towns and villages.
Peak period for these fevers extends from July to November. Official reports indicated around 3,200 cases of toxic fever and 211 cases of dengue in Kurnool district alone. Nandyala has also reported 2,300 fever cases.
Private hospitals are seeing more patients compared to government facilities with children accounting for a majority of these patients. Additionally, diarrhea is becoming increasingly prevalent in hostels, schools, and other food facilities.
Senior medical professionals stress the importance of maintaining personal hygiene and medical treatment. They warn against self-medication and the dangerous practice of overeating of antibiotics which can worsen conditions.
Dr C. Prabhakar Reddy, superintendent of Kurnool Government General Hospital, emphasized the need for vigilance against monkeypox, following orders from the Union health ministry.
A dedicated monkeypox ward with six beds and advanced medical services has been set up at the hospital. A team of specialist doctors and nodal officers has been appointed to manage the situation.
In addition to these health concerns, sickle cell anemia is also affecting tribal populations in both Kurnool and Nandyal districts. A survey conducted from January 1 to August 20 revealed 18 cases of sickle cell anemia among the tribal population in Kurnool.
The survey carried out in tribal areas of Nallamala forest involved random testing at 16 primary health centers. Blood samples from people in tribal communities were analyzed, revealing that 12 were suffering from sickle cell anemia and six from thalassemia.
( Source : Deccan Chronicle )
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