Raisen District Health Camp Response to Diarrhoea Concerns
A health camp was organized in Tinghara-Patpri village, Raisen district, Madhya Pradesh, after reports of five local deaths due to diarrhoea emerged. Over two days, 167 people were examined, with officials clarifying that there's no diarrhoea outbreak. The camp will extend by a day to address other health concerns.
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In response to social media reports of a potential diarrhoea outbreak, a health camp in Tinghara-Patpri village, Raisen district, Madhya Pradesh, examined 167 locals over two days, according to an official statement on Friday.
District Chief Medical and Health Officer (CMHO) Dr. Dinesh Khatri confirmed that 67 people were treated on Thursday and 100 on Friday. He noted that while there is no diarrhoea outbreak, the camp will stay open an additional day to manage local health issues.
Dr. Khatri acknowledged five recent deaths but clarified they were due to other health conditions, not related to diarrhoea. The deceased included two elderly individuals and an eight-month-old child, shared Block Medical Officer Dr. HN Mandre.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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