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Hindustan Times
02-07-2025
- Health
- Hindustan Times
Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak launches spl disease control drive ‘Dastak and Stop Diarrhoea'
Aimed to prevent and control communicable diseases, promote community participation, and raise awareness about vector-borne diseases like dengue, malaria, chikungunya, and Japanese encephalitis, deputy chief minister Brajesh Pathak launched a special statewide communicable disease control campaign, 'Dastak' and 'Stop Diarrhoea' at urban community health centre in Aliganj in Lucknow. Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak launches special disease control drive in Lucknow on Tuesday. (Sourced) Diarrhoea and Zinc Corners were also inaugurated as a part of the launch providing essential services and information. The Special Communicable Disease Control Campaign and Stop Diarrhoea Campaign will run from July 1 to 31, while the Dastak Campaign will be conducted from July 11 to 31, stated a press release shared with media on Tuesday. The campaign will involve 13 departments, including Health, Education, and Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS), working together to ensure success, it further stated. Under these campaigns, the teams will visit door to door to spread vital information on personal hygiene, handwashing, cleanliness, and prevention of waterlogging. Awareness rallies and fogging operations will be conducted to prevent the spread of campaigns aim to promote widespread public awareness and encourage community participation in preventing and controlling communicable diseases. 'We will collectively defeat Dengue-Malaria' At the launching of the Communicable disease control programme, Pathak said that we will collectively defeat dengue, malaria, and other vector-borne diseases. He emphasized that joint efforts will help us gain control over these diseases. He informed that the campaign will include a door-to-door initiative to raise awareness among people. Pathak highlighted the significant progress made in reducing mortality rates due to Acute Encephalitis Syndrome (AES) and Japanese Encephalitis (JE). He stated that since 2017, AES mortality rates have decreased by 98%, and JE mortality rates have decreased by 97%. Dengue mortality rates have also decreased by 93%, from 0.91% in 2017 to 0.06% in 2024. Additionally, malaria cases have decreased by 58%. 'CBMR to play key role in advancing medical innovation' Pathak has emphasised the crucial role of medical research in transforming healthcare delivery across the state. In a high-level review meeting with officials of the Centre for Biomedical Research (CBMR) held at his office in Vidhan Bhawan on Tuesday, Pathak underscored the importance of maintaining world-class quality from drug development to patient care. While reviewing CBMR's recent achievements and ongoing projects, Pathak praised the institute for its growing contributions in the fields of experimentation, innovation, and translational research. 'CBMR is helping simplify and improve medical processes, ensuring patients—especially those from special categories—receive effective and accessible treatment,' he said. Highlighting the institute's work with over 50 special-category patients, Pathak noted that its research is already making a tangible difference in healthcare. He also pointed to CBMR's collaborations with various technology and research institutions, which have led to strides in drug testing, medical device innovation, and patent development.
Time of India
22-06-2025
- Health
- Time of India
‘Stop Diarrhoea' campaign to reduce infant mortality in Raj
Jaipur: With diarrhoea being a major cause of infant mortality in the state, the state govt will carry out a 'Stop Diarrhoea' campaign from July 1 to Aug 15. The govt has issued detailed information and necessary guidelines regarding the campaign. According to health department officials, diarrhoea accounts for 4.1% of infant mortality (under 4 years of age) but is decreasing over time. The prevalence of diarrhoea in the state was 6.1% as per the National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5), down from 7.4% as per NFHS-4. The official said deaths due to diarrhoea and its prevalence among infants have reduced due to clean water supply, sanitation, vaccination against rotavirus, and reduction in open defecation. For the Stop Diarrhoea campaign, health department will distribute two packets of ORS and zinc tablets in homes that have infants. "Healthcare workers will inform parents of infants to start giving ORS and zinc tablets as diarrhoea begins. They will be told to consult a doctor immediately," said the official. Director (public health) Dr Ravi Prakash Sharma said distribution of ORS and zinc tablets through ASHA workers will be accompanied by educating the public on their proper use. tnn Jaipur: With diarrhoea being a major cause of infant mortality in the state, the state govt will carry out a 'Stop Diarrhoea' campaign from July 1 to Aug 15. The govt has issued detailed information and necessary guidelines regarding the campaign. According to health department officials, diarrhoea accounts for 4.1% of infant mortality (under 4 years of age) but is decreasing over time. The prevalence of diarrhoea in the state was 6.1% as per the National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5), down from 7.4% as per NFHS-4. The official said deaths due to diarrhoea and its prevalence among infants have reduced due to clean water supply, sanitation, vaccination against rotavirus, and reduction in open defecation. For the Stop Diarrhoea campaign, health department will distribute two packets of ORS and zinc tablets in homes that have infants. "Healthcare workers will inform parents of infants to start giving ORS and zinc tablets as diarrhoea begins. They will be told to consult a doctor immediately," said the official. Director (public health) Dr Ravi Prakash Sharma said distribution of ORS and zinc tablets through ASHA workers will be accompanied by educating the public on their proper use. tnn
New Indian Express
17-06-2025
- Health
- New Indian Express
Jajpur shuts eateries, launches ‘Stop Diarrhoea' drive amid outbreak
JAJPUR: Battling an explosive outbreak of diarrhoea, the Jajpur administration on Monday ordered closure of eateries and hotels in the worst-affected areas of the district for two weeks as a preventive measure. Tehsildars of Dharmasala and Rasulpur issued two separate directives which also mandated temporary closure of ice-cream factories, packaged water units besides fish and chicken outlets during the period. Strict action will be taken against establishments found operating in defiance of the directive. The tehsildars also urged residents to refrain from attending or organising mass gatherings such as weddings, birthday parties, or community feasts. People were advised to avoid stale food, consume only freshly-cooked meals, and drink boiled water. The use of halogen tablets and bleaching powder for water purification was also recommended. Similar directive has also been issued by the local administration in Vyasanagar, Binjharpur and Bari. Residents experiencing symptoms of diarrhoea have been advised to seek immediate medical attention at nearby health centres. Meanwhile, Health secretary Aswathy S visited Jajpur to take stock of the situation on the day. Aswathy inspected Dharmasala community health centre and district headquarters hospital before chairing a high-level review meeting at the collectorate. 'Water contamination is the suspected primary cause of the outbreak. Several teams are currently investigating the source of contamination on a war-footing. Required vigilance and health safety measures have been enforced in all affected areas,' said Aswathy. She further said the caseload has decreased and a few patients with mild symptoms were admitted to hospitals on Sunday and Monday. In response to the growing health crisis, a statewide 'Stop Diarrhoea' campaign was also launched on Monday. The campaign aims to control the spread of diarrhoea and cholera through awareness, timely treatment and sanitation interventions. 'A 14-member central team, including health experts and epidemiologists, is monitoring the situation closely. It is expected to provide expert guidelines which will be followed by local health authorities,' said Aswathy. According to the latest data, 256 diarrhoea patients are currently undergoing treatment in different health facilities of the district. The administration is now laying emphasis on disinfection, personal hygiene and awareness campaigns to control the waterborne disease. On the day, a 42-year-old diarrhoea patient of Jajpur succumbed during treatment at SCB Medical College and Hospital in Cuttack. So far, eight persons have died due to diarrhoea in the district.
Hans India
17-06-2025
- Health
- Hans India
Prakasam collector releases‘Stop Diarrhoea' campaign poster
Ongole: Prakasam district collector A Thameem Ansariya unveiled a wall poster related to the 'Stop Diarrhoea' campaign, which aims to raise awareness about diarrheal diseases and their prevention among children under five years of age, at the Spandana Hall in the Collectorate here on Monday. Speaking at the programme, the collector explained that diarrhoea is defined as loose, watery stools occurring three or more times in a single day among infants. She highlighted that children suffering from diarrheal diseases often experience symptoms including inability to breastfeed or reduced feeding, vomiting after every meal, frequent watery stools leading to dehydration, unconsciousness, and rapid breathing. She emphasised that diarrheal diseases can be prevented through several measures, including timely vaccination with rotavirus and measles vaccines for all children under five years, exclusive breastfeeding, providing supplementary nutritious food, administering Vitamin A syrup, and maintaining proper hand hygiene by washing hands with soap before meals and after using toilets. For children already affected by diarrhoea, the collector recommended the use of ORS solution and zinc tablets under medical supervision for children under five years of age as effective treatment measures. District Medical and Health Officer Dr Venkateswara Rao announced that all necessary medicines and saline for diarrhoea prevention are being made available at every urban and primary health centre. He mentioned the establishment of ORS and zinc corners at these facilities and directed that one ORS packet should be supplied to every household with children under five years. The DMHO instructed medical officers to conduct awareness camps on diarrhoea prevention in collaboration with all line departments within their health centre jurisdictions to prevent child mortality due to diarrheal diseases. He also mandated daily reporting of diarrhoea-related cases to the DIO email. The programme was attended by Joint Collector R Gopala Krishna, DRO Chinna Obulesu, Special Deputy Collectors Varakumar, Sridhar, Johnson, and other officials.
