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Mhow MLA Usha Thakur Addresses Jaundice Outbreak, Blames Water Contamination

BJP MLA Usha Thakur has addressed a jaundice outbreak in Mhow, linking it to contamination from an aging water pipeline that passes through drainage. She announced a sanctioned Rs 38 crore project to replace the entire water network under the AMRUT 2 scheme. Health officials, including the CMHO, confirmed around 22 cases and have set up temporary clinics with specialist doctors. Surveys and treatment are ongoing, with no serious cases reported.

Key Points: Mhow Jaundice Outbreak: MLA Usha Thakur on Water Pipeline Issue

  • Jaundice outbreak in Mhow area
  • Contamination in 50-year-old water pipeline cited
  • Rs 38 crore project approved for new network
  • Health officials confirm 22 affected, 9 hospitalized
  • Door-to-door surveys and temporary clinics established
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"Proper treatment is being provided to all," says Mhow MLA Usha Thakur as several people detected with jaundice symptoms

MLA Usha Thakur cites contaminated water as cause of jaundice in Mhow, announces Rs 38 crore pipeline project. Health officials confirm cases.

"The cause of the illness appears to be contamination in the drinking water - Usha Thakur"

Indore, January 24

Bharatiya Janata Party MLA from Indore's Mhow, Usha Thakur, on Friday expressed concern over the several people detected with symptoms of jaundice in the area and said that proper medical treatment was being provided to all those suffering.

She further noted that the health condition of the affected people was steadily improving.

"I visited the area yesterday and saw that several children are suffering from jaundice. Proper treatment is being provided to all of them and their health condition is improving. Around 20 children and one-two adults have fallen ill. The cause of the illness appears to be contamination in the drinking water, as the drinking water pipeline passes through drainage across the entire locality," Thakur told ANI.

The MLA further said people oppose the removal of encroachments, but now encroachments would be removed strictly and a new pipeline would be laid above ground.

"The existing pipeline is nearly 50 years old. Keeping all these problems in mind, we have approved a Rs 38 crore project under the AMRUT 2 scheme. Under this project, construction of a new water tank will begin soon and the entire water pipeline network of Mhow will be replaced," she added.

Earlier in the day, Chief Medical and Health Officer (CMHO, Indore) Dr Madhav Hasani said that upon receiving the information about several people suffering from jaundice, he along with the collector reached the spot on Thursday night and ensured that affected people should receive proper treatment.

"Yesterday, we received the information that some people were suffering from jaundice. Following which, the collector and I reached here and ensured the treatment of the affected people. Today, two temporary clinics have been opened in the area and people are being advised to take precautionary measures related to health. Two paediatricians have been deployed here, one each from Dhar and Indore and all the children are being treated under their supervision," the CMHO said.

He further said that following the instructions of the Collector, door to door surveys were going on and teams of medical colleges were also available to assist.

"Till yesterday, we had information about 22 people who were affected, out of which nine were admitted in the hospital and the rest were undergoing treatment at their homes. There were no serious cases," the CMHO added.

- ANI

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Priya S
Good to see the MLA and CMHO visiting promptly and setting up temporary clinics. The quick response is commendable. My heart goes out to the affected children and families. Wishing them a speedy recovery. 🙏
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Aman W
The MLA says people oppose removal of encroachments. This is the real problem! Illegal constructions block proper planning and maintenance. Authorities need to be strict always, not just after a health disaster. Public health should come first.
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Sarah B
Deploying paediatricians and doing door-to-door surveys is the right approach. Prevention is key. Hope they also run a public awareness campaign about boiling water and hygiene in the entire locality until the new pipeline is ready.
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Karthik V
While the treatment efforts are good, let's be honest – "proper treatment is being provided" is what they *have* to say. The real test is whether the AMRUT scheme funds are used transparently and the work completes on time. We've seen many announcements vanish after the news cycle ends.
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Meera T
This is so worrying for the parents. Jaundice in children is serious. Thank God the cases are not critical. The authorities must ensure regular water quality testing across all wards to prevent such outbreaks. It's a basic right.

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