5 springs sealed to prevent spread of water-borne diseases in Rajouri - The Tribune

5 springs sealed to prevent spread of water-borne diseases in Rajouri - The Tribune

Five springs were sealed after gastroenteritis and diarrhoea claimed two lives and rendered scores of others sick in Rajouri district over the past week, officials said on Wednesday.

Odisha Govt Launches Special Disinfection Drive In Flood-hit Areas

The Odisha government has initiated a special disinfection drive in the state, particularly in areas affected by recent floods and sporadic diarrhoea outbreaks. The drive is a joint effort of the Health and Family Welfare (H&FW) and Panchayati Raj and Drinking Water (PR&DW) departments. A high-level meeting chaired by Secretary H&FW Aswathy S. was held to discuss the action plan for the drive. Director of Public Health Dr. Nilakantha Mishra pres…

Odisha health department set for joint drive against water & vector borne diseases

Bhubaneswar, July 3:With successful control over sporadic diarrhoeal outbreaks in some places of 5 districts;  and gradual receding back of the recent flood water in affected areas of 5 blocks along   Srbanrarekha, , Jalaka, and Budhabalanga   rivers, the Odisha Government has come up with a special disinfection drive under the joint endeavour of Health and   Family Welfare ( H& FW) and Panchayati Raj & Drinking Water (PR&DW)  departments. Detai…

A Pill to Prevent Gastroenteritis

by Gertrud U. Rey Norovirus is the most common food-borne virus and the leading cause of gastroenteritis globally. Despite an urgent need, there are currently no licensed vaccines to prevent norovirus-induced illness. Nevertheless, recent developments in this field have led to remarkable and promising new advances. A phase 1b clinical trial has revealed that a … A Pill to Prevent Gastroenteritis Read More »