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Indore Water Crisis Eases as Patient Admissions Decline, 200 Teams Deployed

Madhya Pradesh health officials report a declining trend in patient admissions linked to the water contamination in Indore's Bhagirathpura area. State Surveillance Officer Dr. Ashwin Bhagwat stated that approximately 200 teams have been mobilized to conduct active surveillance across 5,000 households. While 409 cases have been recorded with 147 still active, the source of contamination in the water supply is still under investigation. Restoration of safe drinking water is underway with intensified chlorination and sampling.

Key Points: Indore Water Contamination: Patient Trend Declines, 200 Teams Mobilized

  • Declining patient admissions trend
  • 200 teams covering 5000 households
  • 409 total cases, 147 active
  • Contamination source not yet pinpointed
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"Declining trend seen in admissions of patients...," says State Surveillance Officer on Indore water contamination incident

MP health officials report declining patient admissions in Indore's water contamination outbreak. 200 teams cover 5000 households as water supply restoration continues.

"We have seen a declining trend in admissions of patients - Dr Ashwin Bhagwat"

Indore, January 5

Madhya Pradesh State Surveillance Officer Dr Ashwin Bhagwat on Monday said that surveillance and response measures were intensified in Indore's Bhagirathpur area in view of the water contamination incident, adding that the situation was showing signs of improvement.

He highlighted that steps were already initiated to restore the regular water supply with ensuring safe drinking water.

Speaking to ANI, State surveillance officer Dr Bhagwat said, "... Actions have already begun to restore the regular water supply. A sampling frequency after chlorination has been established to ensure safe drinking water and to support a gradual return to normal supply. Meanwhile, we have seen a declining trend in admissions of patients and in community-based active surveillance. Both have shown a declining trend..."

He further stressed that the surveillance activity would continue until the routine supply was fully restored, adding that approx 200 teams were mobilised to cover around 5000 households.

"Today, we launched a reconciliation process, a rapid active surveillance exercise. Volunteers from across the area, NGO staff, private-sector nursing personnel, and rural health workers are participating. Approximately 200 teams and 600 volunteers have been mobilised to cover roughly 5,000 households. These teams will carry out a rapid active search to identify all cases to date (active, recovered, and discharged). Cases will be geo-tagged and mapped; this spatial dataset will be overlaid with water-supply source information to inform future prevention efforts...," he said.

Speaking about active patients, he highlighted that total admissions so far in the period of this outbreak stood at 409, of which 262 patients were discharged. Currently, 147 are active and undergoing treatment.

He further said, "Water testing so far has indicated contamination consistent with waterborne diarrheal illness... Chemical analysis is being conducted but results are not yet available... Because contamination has been found in both the Narmada pipeline supply and tube wells, and because mixing occurs where these sources connect, it is not possible at this stage to attribute contamination to a single, specific source..."

The water contamination incident in Indore's Bhagirathpura has sparked widespread criticism, as it claimed several lives and affected many families. Chief Minister Mohan Yadav had announced Rs 2 lakh financial assistance to the families of the deceased and free treatment to all the affected people.

- ANI

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Rohit P
The geo-tagging and mapping of cases is a smart move. This data can prevent future outbreaks if used properly. Hope the authorities are sincere this time and don't just forget about it after the news cycle ends.
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Arjun K
Shocking that contamination is found in both Narmada pipeline AND tube wells. This points to a major systemic failure. How can our main water sources be so vulnerable? The compensation is necessary, but accountability is more important.
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Sarah B
The mobilization of 600 volunteers and health workers is commendable. It shows community spirit in a crisis. Wishing a speedy recovery to all 147 still undergoing treatment. 🙏
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Vikram M
"Declining trend" is a relief, but 409 admissions is a huge number for a water contamination incident in a city like Indore. This should be a wake-up call for urban local bodies across MP and India. Public health cannot be compromised.
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Kavya N
Free treatment and financial aid are the bare minimum the government should do. The real test is in the "future prevention efforts" they mention. We need to see a concrete, time-bound plan to secure the water supply. Promises aren't enough.

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