Following incessant rain resulting into water logging and flooding of most of the areas, District Administrations looking at the possibility of contamination of water with sewage or drainage systems all over the State, has alerted the health officials to be vigilant and take immediate steps if any such case was identified in their areas. Meanwhile, the process of relief work has also been started by authorities with the help of Disaster Management personnel after identifying the people affected by the downpour.
“The moment the water starts receding, the chances of the outbreak of diarrhea increases hence we have been keeping a close eye on it and have made intensive arrangements for diarrhea control. Health officials all over the State Capital, both in urban and rural areas, have been directed to take immediate steps and disinfect the wells from which water is being taken for drinking purposes,” said Ranchi Civil Surgeon Dr. Shiv Shankar Harijan. ORS powder and medicines for other water born diseases have also been made available to all district and block level heath centers, he added, advising people to use boiled water for drinking and cooking.
“As incidents of snake and scorpion bites also increases as water recedes from the localities, anti-venomous medicines have also been made available everywhere,” said the Civil Surgeon. He also appealed the people to go only to registered medical professionals in case of snake or scorpion bites as allopath was the only solution.