Cholera outbreak hits private care home in Kerala, Health dept steps up preventive measures
The Hindu
Cholera outbreak in Thiruvananthapuram Kerala prompts Health department to strengthen preventive measures; awareness crucial for containment
An outbreak of cholera has been reported at a private care home at Neyyattinkara in Thiruvananthapuram district of Kerala, prompting the State Health department to strengthen preventive measures to curtail the spread of the disease.
Kerala Health Minister Veena George said on July 9 that preventive measures were intensified in the Neyyattinkara area after some inhabitants of the private care home sought treatment at a hospital with cholera symptoms.
Following the Minister's direction, the Additional Director of Health Services visited the site and assessed the situation.
"Initially, the care home residents suspected food poisoning. However, when the disease was reported, the Medical Officer of Perumpazhuthoor Primary Health Centre immediately responded and took necessary measures. Samples, including water, have been sent for examination to identify the source of the disease," according to a release from the Health department.
The Health Minister has directed that samples from those showing symptoms be sent for testing as soon as possible.
Facilities have been arranged at the Iranimuttom hospital’s isolation ward to treat cholera patients.
The release said some care home residents have returned to their houses and will be monitored. If they or their family members show symptoms, their samples will be tested and treatment will be ensured.
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