Ronan Kelly
Retired 2020
Malaria, JE, dengue spread in Tripura, 7 killed so far
Agartala | Friday, May 27 2016 IST
Summer diseases claimed lives of at least six children in a week in different tribal hamlets of Gandacherra subdivision of Dhalai district. Another death was reported from Amarpur sub-division.The deaths and spread of the diseases were also reported from Amarpur, Longtarai valley and Kanchanpur sub-divisions of Tripura.Health officials here today said that Malaria, encephalitis and dengue cases were reported from other parts of the state, including Agartala and it's adjoining areas. The department has taken initiative to hold special health camps in the affected areas and issued health advisory.Health Minister Badal Choudhury said while six deaths in Gandacherra were reported from Ganganagar area, one was reported from Amarpur sub-division. However, spread of the diseases was reported from other sub-divisions also."The spread of the diseases was started after heavy pre-monsoon showers from last month despite undertaking precautionary measures and health surveillance at sensitive villages and distribution of medicated mosquito nets," Chowdhury said.
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Agartala | Friday, May 27 2016 IST
Summer diseases claimed lives of at least six children in a week in different tribal hamlets of Gandacherra subdivision of Dhalai district. Another death was reported from Amarpur sub-division.The deaths and spread of the diseases were also reported from Amarpur, Longtarai valley and Kanchanpur sub-divisions of Tripura.Health officials here today said that Malaria, encephalitis and dengue cases were reported from other parts of the state, including Agartala and it's adjoining areas. The department has taken initiative to hold special health camps in the affected areas and issued health advisory.Health Minister Badal Choudhury said while six deaths in Gandacherra were reported from Ganganagar area, one was reported from Amarpur sub-division. However, spread of the diseases was reported from other sub-divisions also."The spread of the diseases was started after heavy pre-monsoon showers from last month despite undertaking precautionary measures and health surveillance at sensitive villages and distribution of medicated mosquito nets," Chowdhury said.
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