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Amit Shah Orders War Footing as Typhoid Outbreak Hits Gandhinagar

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has directed the Gujarat administration to act on a "war footing" following a typhoid outbreak in Gandhinagar linked to contaminated water from pipeline leakages. Intensive health surveys have been conducted by 75 teams, covering over 20,800 households and identifying 113 suspected cases. Preventive measures include distributing chlorine tablets, ORS packets, and super-chlorinating the water supply while inspecting food vendors. The Municipal Corporation is switching to a 24x7 water supply with increased chlorination to contain the outbreak.

Key Points: Amit Shah Directs War Footing on Gandhinagar Typhoid Outbreak

  • 113 suspected typhoid cases
  • Contaminated water from pipeline leaks
  • 75 health teams surveying households
  • 24x7 OPD started in affected areas
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Gujarat: Amit Shah directs administration to "act on war footing" as Gandhinagar faces typhoid outbreak

Union Home Minister Amit Shah orders urgent action after contaminated water causes typhoid outbreak in Gandhinagar, with 113 suspected cases.

"act on a war footing - Amit Shah"

Gandhinagar, January 5

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has directed the administration to "act on a war footing" after reviewing the reports of typhoid cases among children and citizens due to contaminated water caused by pipeline leakages in Gandhinagar's Sector 24, 28, and Adivada areas.

According to a press release, Shah instructed health officials to ensure prompt specialist treatment for typhoid patients, arrange meals for patients and their relatives at Gandhinagar Civil Hospital, and carry out immediate repairs and intensive pipeline inspections to prevent further spread.

Shah maintained regular contact with Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi, the District Collector, and the Municipal Commissioner.

Intensive health arrangements and survey operations have been undertaken for suspected typhoid cases in Gandhinagar, with particular focus on areas where cases have been reported--Sectors 24, 26, and 28 and Adivada. 75 health teams have conducted surveys, the release stated.

To date, 113 suspected typhoid cases have been identified, and 19 patients receiving treatment have been discharged. The remaining 94 patients are being treated at Gandhinagar Civil Hospital and at the UHCs in Sectors 24 and 29, and their conditions are stable. A 24x7 OPD has been started in the affected areas. Meal arrangements have been made for relatives of patients receiving treatment at the Civil Hospital.

Survey teams from the Gandhinagar Municipal Corporation have surveyed more than 20,800 households, covering a population of over 90,000.

As preventive measures, 30,000 chlorine tablets and 20,600 ORS packets have been distributed, the release stated.

Survey teams are carrying out door-to-door outreach, distributing awareness pamphlets, and educating people on boiling drinking water, avoiding outside food, and maintaining hand hygiene.

To contain the outbreak, super-chlorination of water has been intensified, and chlorine levels are being regularly monitored. The Municipal Corporation will switch to a 24x7 water supply by Monday, ensuring adequate chlorination of water for every household.

According to the release, immediate repairs of both minor and major leakages in the affected areas have been undertaken. The Municipal Corporation is also carrying out intensive inspections of the sale of pani puri, ragda patties, ice golas, shikanji soda, and milk-based beverages across the city.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Good to see a swift and comprehensive response. 75 health teams, 20,800 households surveyed – that's acting on a war footing. The focus on street food inspection (pani puri, ice golas) is crucial. Typhoid often spreads through contaminated water and food. Stay safe, Gandhinagar!
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David E
The scale of the response is impressive – distributing 30,000 chlorine tablets is no small task. However, the key question is: why did the pipelines leak in the first place? Is this due to aging infrastructure? Long-term solutions are needed, not just emergency repairs.
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Anjali F
Providing meals for patients' relatives at the Civil Hospital is a thoughtful and essential step. When a family member is hospitalized, the last thing you want to worry about is food. This humane touch in crisis management is commendable.
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Suresh O
The promise of 24x7 water supply with proper chlorination by Monday is a big claim. Let's see if the Municipal Corporation can deliver this permanently. We pay taxes for basic amenities like clean water. This outbreak should be a wake-up call for civic bodies across India.
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Kavya N
Door-to-door awareness is the most important part. So many people, especially in smaller towns and cities, don't boil water properly. Hope the pamphlets are in simple Gujarati and the teams are explaining clearly. Prevention is always better than cure. 💧

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