IMPHAL, Jan 11 : The outbreak of a mysterious disease at Misao Lhahvom village in Churachandpur district has been brought under control with no report of fresh cases.
State Health officials said that the situation is now under control and added that there are no fresh cases.
Out of the 36 patients who were admitted to Chura-chandpur district hospital with complaints of high fever, severe headache and remaining unconscious for some time, all except two have been discharged.
State Epidemiologist Bhubonchandra Singh said that reports from Chura-chandpur district hospital conveyed that only two patients are yet to be discharged.
Bhubonchandra added, “Though the disease is yet to be ascertained, we suspect viral fever. To verify everything, blood samples will be sent to the National Institute of Communicable Disease, New Delhi tomorrow.”
On the preparedness of the State Government to face any eventuality in the event of the outbreak of diseases, the official said that under the Integrated Disease Surveillance Project, all Government health employees are on high alert.
Reports of any outbreak or development on health issues are sent to the National Central Surveillance Unit at NICD every week to ensure that in case any disease breaks out it can be contained soon, he said.
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State Health officials said that the situation is now under control and added that there are no fresh cases.
Out of the 36 patients who were admitted to Chura-chandpur district hospital with complaints of high fever, severe headache and remaining unconscious for some time, all except two have been discharged.
State Epidemiologist Bhubonchandra Singh said that reports from Chura-chandpur district hospital conveyed that only two patients are yet to be discharged.
Bhubonchandra added, “Though the disease is yet to be ascertained, we suspect viral fever. To verify everything, blood samples will be sent to the National Institute of Communicable Disease, New Delhi tomorrow.”
On the preparedness of the State Government to face any eventuality in the event of the outbreak of diseases, the official said that under the Integrated Disease Surveillance Project, all Government health employees are on high alert.
Reports of any outbreak or development on health issues are sent to the National Central Surveillance Unit at NICD every week to ensure that in case any disease breaks out it can be contained soon, he said.
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