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Time of India
01-07-2025
- Health
- Time of India
122 students of residential school complain of irritation in eyes, blurry vision
Ahmedabad: As many as 122 students of a residential school in Zak village near Dehgam in Gandhinagar district complained of eye-related problems on Monday evening. The affected students, who complained of red eyes, irritation, blurry vision, and excessive tearing, were rushed to Gandhinagar Civil Hospital for treatment. According to officials, the incident occurred around 4 pm at JB Desai Vidya Mandir, a residential school housing approximately 150 students. After consuming their afternoon meal—consisting of laddu, lentils (dal), rice, chapati, and curries—students began reporting discomfort in their eyes one after another. Chief district health officer (CDHO) Dr A J Vaishnav said a total of 122 students were affected. "We dispatched a team after the local Community Health Centre (CHC) flagged the issue. At the hospital, paediatricians, physicians, and ophthalmologists attended to the students. While most showed rapid improvement, two are still under observation due to persistent symptoms," he said. You Can Also Check: Ahmedabad AQI | Weather in Ahmedabad | Bank Holidays in Ahmedabad | Public Holidays in Ahmedabad Dr Vaishnav added that the cause remains undetermined, though a reaction to an external substance is suspected. "We are awaiting lab reports of samples of food, water, and blood collected to confirm the cause," he said. Sources familiar with the situation noted that the school was located near an industrial area, raising the possibility of a chemical leak or gas exposure. "It's plausible that emissions from nearby units could have played a role. A detailed investigation is underway," a source said. Hospital officials confirmed that all but two students were discharged by Tuesday evening. "They responded well to initial treatment and medication. Most returned to the school or were sent home," a Gandhinagar Civil Hospital spokesperson said. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Doctor's Day 2025 , messages and quotes!
Time of India
16-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Sonography machine sealed in Petlad for alleged fetal sex determination
Vadodara: A sonography machine at a private hospital in Petlad was sealed by health officials from Anand district for allegedly conducting illegal sex determination tests in violation of the Pre-Conception and Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques (PC&PNDT) Act, 1994. Ishita Hospital, operated by gynaecologist Dr J K Vaghela, is now facing punitive action under the act, which prohibits fetal sex determination and makes it illegal for medical practitioners to disclose the sex of a fetus to expectant parents. Anand's chief district health officer (CDHO), Dr Piyush Patel, confirmed the development, stating that special teams of medical officers have been formed to conduct surprise inspections across the district to check for violations. During one such surprise inspection, conducted by Dr Rajesh Patel, taluka health officer Dr K D Pathak, Petlad taluka health officer Gunvant Isvarvadia, and programme officer Vijay Vaghela, the hospital was allegedly found flouting the PC&PNDT Act. "The sonography machine was sealed with immediate effect and all hospital records were seized to facilitate further legal action," said Dr Patel. He further warned that such surprise checks will continue across Anand district, and strict action will be taken against any hospital or doctor found in violation of the Act.
