Typhoid Outbreak In Gujarat: 2 Children Dead, Over 150 Patients Hospitalised In Gandhinagar

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Two children died and over 150 patients are hospitalised in Gujarat’s Gandhinagar over suspected typhoid. Currently, a total of 152 suspected typhoid patients are admitted to the Gandhinagar Civil Hospital and at the UHCs in Sectors 24 and 29. Of these, 50 have tested positive for typhoid. A 24×7 OPD has been started in the affected areas.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah reviewed the reports of typhoid cases among children and people due to contaminated water caused by pipeline leakages in Gandhinagar’s Sector 24, 28, and Adivada areas. He directed the administration to “act on a war footing.”

As preventive measures, 30,000 chlorine tablets and 20,600 ORS packets have been distributed, the release stated. Survey teams are carrying out door-to-door outreach, distributing awareness pamphlets, and educating people on boiling drinking water, avoiding outside food, and maintaining hand hygiene.

As per a report by PTI, the survey teams from the Gandhinagar Municipal Corporation have surveyed more than 20,800 households, covering a population of over 90,000.

The teams are carrying out door-to-door outreach, distributing awareness pamphlets, and educating people on boiling drinking water, avoiding outside food, and maintaining hand hygiene.

To contain the outbreak, super-chlorination of water has been intensified, and chlorine levels are being regularly monitored. The Municipal Corporation will switch to a 24×7 water supply by Monday, ensuring adequate chlorination of water for every household.