Kangra, June 20
At least 10 persons have died of gastroenteritis at Chidyar and 10 other villages near Chidyar. So far, 500 persons have been affected by the disease with 13 fresh cases admitted to the community health centre (CHC) at Chidyar today.
Kangra Chief Medical Officer J.D. Mehta confirmed four deaths due to the disease. He said 13 more persons had been admitted to the health centre at Chidyar. Over 12 patients had been discharged from hospital. Medicines had been distributed among villagers and all water sources had been chlorinated.
According to reports, more than 500 villagers have been affected by the disease. Dr R.L. Kaundal, Senior Medical Officer, CHC, Chidyar, said nearly 300 persons had been affected by the disease in June.
At least 10 persons have died of gastroenteritis at Chidyar and 10 other villages near Chidyar. So far, 500 persons have been affected by the disease with 13 fresh cases admitted to the community health centre (CHC) at Chidyar today.
Kangra Chief Medical Officer J.D. Mehta confirmed four deaths due to the disease. He said 13 more persons had been admitted to the health centre at Chidyar. Over 12 patients had been discharged from hospital. Medicines had been distributed among villagers and all water sources had been chlorinated.
According to reports, more than 500 villagers have been affected by the disease. Dr R.L. Kaundal, Senior Medical Officer, CHC, Chidyar, said nearly 300 persons had been affected by the disease in June.
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