Chhainsa village in Palwal district of Haryana has witnessed over 20 deaths recently. Specifically, these deaths occurred within a span of just 14 days recently. Consequently, people now fear entering this village and call it ‘village of death.’ Moreover, health authorities have confirmed Hepatitis-B infection in several deceased patients initially.
The administration has established health camps to conduct large-scale blood testing immediately. Furthermore, health teams are going door-to-door collecting blood samples from village residents. Meanwhile, patients show initial symptoms of cold, cough and fever before deteriorating rapidly.
Health department teams are collecting blood samples from every household in Chhainsa. Additionally, they are testing residents specifically for jaundice, Hepatitis-B and Hepatitis-C infections. Subsequently, those testing positive are immediately sent to hospitals for urgent treatment.
According to nodal officer Vasudev Gupta, Hepatitis-B spreads through infected blood transmission. Similarly, it can spread through contaminated needles and unsafe sexual contact as well. Therefore, authorities suspect some cases may involve shared needles during drug use.
Multiple Transmission Sources Suspected
Officials believe some infections may be linked to high-risk behavior among migrants. Particularly, truck drivers and migrant workers may have contributed to disease spread. However, villagers blame contaminated water from the Gurugram canal for these deaths.
Indeed, residents claim industrial waste has polluted the canal water supply significantly. Nevertheless, authorities have not confirmed water contamination as the primary cause yet. Meanwhile, investigations continue to determine the exact source of this deadly outbreak.
A 14-year-old boy named Sarik died in hospital last week tragically. Specifically, his family alleges he did not receive timely treatment at hospital. Moreover, they claim lack of ICU beds worsened his condition and caused death.
This case highlights the human cost of inadequate healthcare infrastructure in villages. Furthermore, it demonstrates how delayed treatment can prove fatal for Hepatitis-B patients. Therefore, authorities are working to improve emergency medical response in affected areas.
12 dead in 15 days in #Palwal, #Haryana; water contamination suspected
Health officials have detected Hepatitis B and C in a few cases and found 23 of 107 water samples failing quality tests due to bacterial growth and low chlorination, the exact cause still under investigation pic.twitter.com/1b0uGlUUTi
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Public Health Response
The administration has launched a comprehensive awareness campaign across the entire village. Specifically, health workers are educating residents about Hepatitis-B transmission and prevention methods. Additionally, they are encouraging everyone to get tested immediately without any delay.
Medical teams have set up multiple screening camps throughout the village currently. Moreover, they are providing free testing and immediate medical attention to symptomatic residents. Thus, authorities hope to contain the outbreak before it spreads to neighboring villages.
Local residents continue to insist that contaminated water caused this health crisis. Particularly, they point to industrial pollution in the Gurugram canal as culprit. However, health officials maintain that water quality testing is still ongoing currently.
Meanwhile, the dual challenge for administration involves controlling the infection spread rapidly. Simultaneously, they must address villagers’ concerns about water quality and healthcare access. Therefore, multiple government departments are now coordinating their response to this emergency.
Current Situation Assessment
More than 400 villagers have undergone health screening in recent days already. Furthermore, authorities continue monitoring the situation closely and tracking new infection cases. Indeed, the health department has deployed additional medical staff to the affected area.
Importantly, officials are maintaining strict surveillance to prevent further disease transmission in community. Additionally, they are investigating whether inadequate sanitation contributed to this outbreak significantly. Thus, comprehensive preventive measures are being implemented across the entire village now.
Health authorities are still working to identify the precise cause of outbreak. Specifically, they are analyzing multiple factors including water quality and hygiene practices. Meanwhile, efforts continue to ensure affected residents receive proper medical care immediately.
