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Gujarat CM Reviews Typhoid Outbreak Response in Gandhinagar High-Level Meet

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel chaired a high-level meeting to review the response to a typhoid outbreak in Gandhinagar. Officials reported a gradual decline in cases following coordinated actions, including the deployment of 85 survey teams that have surveilled over 158,000 people. The CM directed that daily water sampling and mandatory quality reports precede distribution in Gandhinagar and other urban areas to prevent water-borne diseases. The meeting was attended by Deputy CM Harsh Sanghavi and senior health and civic officials.

Key Points: Gujarat CM Reviews Gandhinagar Typhoid Outbreak Control Measures

  • 85 survey teams deployed
  • Surveillance of over 1.58 lakh people
  • Daily water testing mandated for urban areas
  • Chlorine tablets and ORS packets distributed
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Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel reviews Typhoid Situation in Gandhinagar at High-Level Meeting

CM Bhupendra Patel directs intensified water testing and leak prevention in Gandhinagar after reviewing typhoid control efforts with health officials.

"drinking water samples be collected daily and that water distribution be carried out only after water quality and chlorination reports are obtained - Official Release"

Gandhinagar, January 6

Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel held a high-level meeting and suggested further intensification of the joint measures being carried out by the Municipal Corporation and the State Health Department for patient treatment, disease control, and prevention in view of the typhoid outbreak in Gandhinagar city.

On Tuesday, while briefing the Chief Minister on the coordinated actions taken by the Gandhinagar Municipal Corporation and the Health Department to control the outbreak, the Municipal Commissioner stated that a gradual decline in cases is being observed.

As per the official release, the Municipal Corporation has formed 85 survey teams and conducted surveillance of over 1 lakh 58 thousand people. Adequate quantities of chlorine tablets and ORS packets have been distributed, leakage repairs have been undertaken on a priority basis, and super chlorination has been carried out at all water sources.

As an intensive measure to prevent the spread of water-borne diseases, the Chief Minister directed that, in Gandhinagar and other urban areas of the State, drinking water samples be collected daily and that water distribution be carried out only after water quality and chlorination reports are obtained.

The press note also stated that the CM instructed the relevant officials to conduct field inspections of ongoing pipeline works to ensure quality and accuracy, and emphasised expanding water testing and taking immediate measures to prevent leaks.

Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi participated via video conference. At the same time, Additional Chief Secretary of Health Department Rajeev Topno, Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister Sanjeev Kumar, Principal Secretaries of the Water Supply and Urban Development Departments, Additional Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister Dr Vikrant Pandey, Urban Health Commissioner Dr Ratankanvar Gadhavicharan, Gandhinagar Municipal Commissioner, District Collector, District Development Officer, senior officers and doctors of the Health Department were present for the meeting.

- ANI

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Sarah B
This is a solid public health response. Surveying over 1.5 lakh people and distributing chlorine/ORS shows proactive steps. The focus on pipeline inspection is key for long-term prevention.
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Priya S
While the meeting and directives sound good, the real test is on the ground. We've seen announcements before, but water quality issues persist in many cities. I hope this leads to actual, sustained improvement for Gandhinagar's residents.
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Rohit P
Super chlorination and fixing leaks should have been routine maintenance! Why wait for an outbreak? Still, better late than never. Hope they apply this to all of Gujarat's urban areas.
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Kavya N
As a Gandhinagar resident, I've seen the teams working. The distribution of chlorine tablets was very prompt. Feeling reassured by this high-level attention. Thank you to the health workers on the ground! 👍
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Vikram M
Coordination between Municipal Corp and Health Dept is vital. The decline in cases is encouraging. Now, please ensure clean drinking water is a permanent right, not a crisis-time measure. Jai Hind.

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