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AP CM Naidu Orders Top Priority for Health Amid Diarrhoea, Milk Adulteration Crises

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has directed officials to give utmost priority to public health following a diarrhoea outbreak in Srikakulam and a milk adulteration incident in Rajahmundry. He reviewed the situation, enquired about patients, and ordered coordinated departmental action to prevent recurrences. Officials reported 76 people are receiving treatment in Srikakulam, with two in serious condition, and that safe drinking water is being supplied through alternate measures. In Rajahmundry, milk samples have been sent for testing, and affected individuals are under constant medical supervision, with the Health Department closely monitoring both crises.

Key Points: AP CM Naidu Directs Officials on Diarrhoea Outbreak, Milk Adulteration

  • 76 under treatment in Srikakulam
  • 4 deaths reported so far
  • Milk samples sent for lab testing
  • Special care for critical patients
  • Water supply halted in affected area
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Diarrhoea outbreak: CM Chandrababu Naidu tells officials to give top priority to public health

CM Chandrababu Naidu reviews diarrhoea outbreak in Srikakulam and Rajahmundry milk adulteration, orders coordinated health response.

"directed the officials to give top priority to public health - Official Release"

Amaravati, Feb 25

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Wednesday directed the officials to give top priority to public health.

At a meeting with officials of Medical and Health Department, he reviewed the situation relating to outbreak of diarrhoea in Srikakulam and milk adulteration incident in Rajahmundry.

The Chief Minister directed officials not to neglect public health. He said that various departments should work in coordination to prevent such incidents from recurring.

The Chief Minister spoke to senior officials of the Health Department and officials of the respective districts.

According to an official release, he enquired about the health condition of those undergoing treatment in various hospitals in the Srikakulam and Rajahmundry incidents.

He enquired about the health of the two persons who are undergoing treatment in serious condition at the Srikakulam GEMS Hospital. Officials informed the Chief Minister that one is on ventilator support and the other is on dialysis.

The Chief Minister ordered that special attention be paid to the medical treatment of both of them. He also wanted to know from officials whether more cases are being registered at the field level.

Officials said that 76 people are currently receiving treatment in various hospitals in Srikakulam. They explained that the health condition of all except two is stable.

They informed him that the water supply through the pipeline has been stopped and safe drinking water is being supplied through alternate measures.

Officials also told the Chief Minister that those affected by milk adulteration in Rajahmundry are under constant medical supervision.

The Chief Minister was informed that the milk samples have already been sent to the lab. The health department is closely monitoring the situation.

State Health and Family Welfare Department Commissioner Veerapandian said on Tuesday that the condition of seven persons undergoing treatment at various hospitals in Rajahmundry is critical.

According to him, 15 people are undergoing treatment in various hospitals, of whom three are on ventilators, two on dialysis and three more on ventilator-dialysis.

Among those undergoing treatment, there are two children including a five-month-old baby.

He said four people have died so far. No new cases were registered on Tuesday.

Veerapandian told media that necessary steps are being taken to provide better treatment to all those hospitalised.

- IANS

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Priya S
This is so scary! Milk adulteration and contaminated water... these are basic things. Where is the quality control? We pay taxes for these services. Officials need to be held accountable, not just given instructions after people suffer.
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Rohit P
Good that he's reviewing, but action matters more than meetings. Stopping the pipeline is a reactive step. What about the long-term solution? Every summer we face water issues. Need a permanent fix for clean drinking water supply.
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Anjali F
My heart goes out to the families, especially the parents of that 5-month-old baby. As a mother, I can't imagine the fear. The government must crack down hard on these milk adulterators. It's literally poisoning our children. 😢
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David E
Respectfully, while the CM's concern is noted, this highlights a systemic failure in public health infrastructure. Proactive surveillance and stricter food safety laws are needed, not just crisis management after lives are lost.
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Karthik V
Coordination between departments is key, but often missing. Health, water supply, food safety – they all work in silos. Hope this incident leads to a proper integrated system. Jai Hind.

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