Indore Mayor Pushyamitra Bhargava on Friday said he was informed of 10 deaths linked to an outbreak of diarrhea caused by contaminated water in the city’s Bhagirathpura locality, PTI reported.
Here are the top ten updates:
1. “According to the health department, four people have died due to the outbreak of diarrhea in Bhagirathpura. However, I have received information about 10 deaths due to this outbreak,” Bhargava told PTI. Asked about the suspected spread of cholera in the area based on preliminary test reports of drinking water samples collected from Bhagirathpur, the mayor said only the health department could provide information on the matter.
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2. Residents say the death toll is higher, saying 14 people – including a six-month-old baby – died amid the outbreak. These claims have not yet been verified by the health ministry, PTI reported.
3. Chief Medical and Health Officer (CMHO) Dr. Madhav Prasad Hasani said on Thursday that laboratory test reports from the city’s medical college confirmed that the drinking water of the site was contaminated due to a leak in the pipeline. However, the CHO did not share the detailed findings of the report. Administrative officials also avoid giving clear information about it.
4. Officials reported that a leak was detected in the main drinking water pipe near the police station in Bhagirathpura, where a toilet was constructed. They said the breach resulted in contamination of the water supply. Over 1,400 residents of Bhagirathpur have been suffering from vomiting and diarrhea for the past nine days, PTI reported.
5. Referring to the situation till Thursday night, a health ministry official said that 272 patients were admitted to hospitals in the area, of which 71 were discharged. The official said that 32 of the 201 patients currently hospitalized are undergoing treatment in intensive care units, PTI reported.
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6. Chief Medical and Health Officer (CMHO) at Indore, Dr. Madhav Prasad Hasani said on Friday that senior doctors and officials of the district administration are keeping a close eye on the situation and keeping a close watch to ensure treatment of the patients affected by the contaminated water incident. “Currently, senior doctors and district administration officials are continuously monitoring the situation in the hospitals and checking that the patients are being provided with proper treatment. I am going to hear the case regarding this contaminated water issue and will give more details later. According to the records, there have been four deaths so far, but if we receive more data and evidence in this regard, we will edit and update,” CMHO Hasani told ANI.
7. Regarding the water sample report, the CMO added, “I have not received any information regarding the water sample reports. We will update you once we receive the report from the medical school.”
8. Indore Collector Shivam Verma earlier said the initial report indicated water contamination while authorities continued to assess the situation on the ground. “The initial report suggests that the water is contaminated, but we are gathering more information. We have admitted 13 more patients to the hospital. Our survey team is going door-to-door to check symptoms among people. We are distributing chlorine tablets everywhere,” Verma said.
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9. He added that the situation is being closely monitored and the number of patients has decreased compared to before.
Four people have died due to an outbreak of diarrhea in Bhagirathpura, according to health department data. However, I have received information about 10 deaths due to this epidemic.
10. “Currently 201 patients are admitted across private and government facilities and 71 have been discharged. Patients have decreased but we are monitoring the situation and whoever is infected is being treated,” he said.
(With input from agencies)
Key things
- Discrepancies in reported deaths highlight the need for accurate data collection in public health crises.
- Contaminated water supplies can lead to serious health outbreaks, highlighting the importance of infrastructure maintenance.
- Community engagement is critical during health emergencies to ensure transparency and an effective response.
