As per the directives of Chhattisgarh High Court, Municipal Corporation of Raipur, Bilaspur and Durg is organising health check up camps in jaundice affected and possibility areas.
Along with health check up of residents, they are being made aware of how to prevent jaundice and other aspects. They are being advised to use clean water and after boiling it.
Chlorine tablet is being issued free to the residents. The blood tests are being carried out to persons showing symptoms of jaundice.
Secretary, revenue and State Disaster Management chief N. K. Xaxa inspected the health camps being held at Raipur and inspected the services being provided. He visited Mowa, Rajatalab, Khokhopara, Changorabhata, Bhanpuri ward camps. He also interacted with the residents undergoing medical check up.
State Programme Officer (Urban Health) Dr Pradeep Tandon, Raipur Chief Medical and health officer Dr K Shandilya, Dr R K Chandravanshi nodal officer I.D.S.P, Dr V K Mishra and RMC Zone two engineers were also in team during inspection.
Xaxa directed the RMC employees to conduct probe of water and water sources in the effected and probable areas while the health department officials given direction to conduct blood testing and if patient is detected should provide all medical assistance.