Diarrhoea Outbreak: Health Dept took samples from Patiala areas

July 15, 2024 - PatialaPolitics

Diarrhoea Outbreak: Health Dept took samples from Patiala areas

Health Dept Patiala conducted a survey after a report of diarrhoea outbreak in Village Jhill and adjoining areas of Aman Bagh, Baba Deep Singh Nagar and Ratan Nagar. Water samples were collected, and ORS and Zinc tablets were distributed door-to-door. On instructions of Civil Surgeon cum Chief Medical Officer Patiala, Dr Sanjay Goyal, under supervision of Dr. Sumeet Singh Distt Epidemiologist Patiala and Dr. Divjot Singh Incharge IDSP Patiala, survey and sampling activities were conducted. Area Medical Officer Dr. Gurchandan Deep Singh was also present along with his staff, meeting patients and promptly referring them to higher centres for further care after medical examination.