Srinagar, Nov 05: Taking note of recent rumours of jaundice epidemic
and dengue outbreak in Kashmir valley, the Directorate of Health
Services, Kashmir, hereby clarifies that all such claims are false and
baseless.
Regarding the rumoured epidemic of jaundice in Habba Kadal, Gadood
Bagh, an expert team visited and investigated the cases today. It was
found that 3 such cases were reported from 3 different houses with
different onset periods having no co-relations to each other.
Moreover, various water samples were also collected for MPN count and
further measures will be taken by the Department based on test
results.
Similarly, the Department has taken cognizance of 21 reported cases of
dengue and has put in place a detailed strategy for prevention and
management of dengue cases in the valley through divisional and
district level rapid response teams, regular surveillance, early
diagnosis, and prompt treatment.
