Ramban, October 2
The district administration of Ramban conducted a water borne disease campaign in the Ramban area of Jammu Kashmir. Chief Medical Officer Kamal Zadoo told ANI that due to heavy rain landslides recently water borne diseases were prevalent.
"To tackle this issue medical department started work and prevent post flood epidemic like hepatitis case, eye conjunctivitis and skin disease infection that increase after flood situation.," he said
The Health Department Ramban has joined hands with District Administration and organised 113 camps within a short period of 15-20 days."
"We reached hard camps areas and prevented post flood epidemic and gave necessary advisory related water borne disease," said Zadoo.
Health Officials were also given all the necessary direction to people related to water borne disease. The most important initiative was awareness regarding boiling drinking water and regularly washing hands wash. Health officials said that the immunization program will continue as per schedule.
Engineer Shashi Sharma told ANI that it was a challenging time in April due to the Cloud burst in Ramban areas.
"To avoid water borne disease problem we took initiative to educate people. We are running this campaign so that people get clean drinking water. In addition to that we have given field testing kit to ASHA workers to check cases. We directed all Asha workers to check cases to run campaign regarding clean water," he said
"Health Officials also conducted test in schools and Gram panchayats. They used bleaching powder to clean drinking water and alum to eliminate Turbidity in water. Earlier in August, the Health Administration directed to conduct test on 13 parameters like EH, PH, TDS turbidity fluoride calcium chloride iron Sulphate or Manganese etc. During this campaign we used publicity vans in all subdivisions of Ramban. Last year We were given target of 9000 test but we completed 10000 test. Till date we have completed 4900 sample testing of water," he added.
— ANI
Reader Comments
This is the kind of proactive governance we need. 113 camps in 15-20 days shows serious commitment. The involvement of ASHA workers is smart - they're the backbone of rural healthcare.
As someone who has worked in public health, I appreciate the scientific approach - testing for 13 parameters and using bleaching powder/alum properly. This is evidence-based intervention at its best.
Good work but I hope this isn't just a temporary measure. We need permanent solutions for clean drinking water in these areas. The cloud burst in April shows this is becoming a recurring problem due to climate change.
Bless the healthcare workers and ASHA didis who reached hard-to-access areas. 🙠In mountainous regions like Ramban, reaching remote villages is itself a big challenge. Their dedication is commendable.
Impressive that they exceeded their testing targets! 10,000 tests instead of 9,000 shows real commitment. The use of publicity vans to spread awareness in subdivisions is a smart move for maximum reach.
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