Srinagar : A team of health officials, on the directions Dr. Mushtaq Ahmad Rather, Director Health Services Kashmir, visited the affected village of Trail, Block Sallar, Anantnag, following reports of a gastroenteritis outbreak on July 19, 2024.
The team, comprising Dr. Samina Gul, SSO, IDSP, Dr. Afshan Abdullah, State Epidemiologist, IDSP, and the District Rapid Response Team, led by Dr. M Y Zagoo, CMO Anantnag,and Block Medical officer caller Dr zahoor conducted a thorough investigation and found:
– 89 cases of mild to moderate gastroenteritis reported till July 20, 2024
– No deaths reported
– 3 water samples and 3 stool samples sent to DPHL Anantnag for investigation; reports awaited
To control the outbreak, the team:
– Conducted IEC activities and miking in the affected area
– Advised villagers to consume boiled water
– Distributed ORS packets among affected cases
– Conducted door-to-door visits to identify new cases
Local teams have been instructed to maintain close vigilance and report any new developments.
The situation is under control, and the health department is closely monitoring the situation.
