By Admin 
Typhoid cases have been reported on a large scale in Gujarat’s capital Gandhinagar and 104 patients, including children, have been admitted to the hospital on suspicion of this disease. Meanwhile, Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghvi reviewed the situation at Gandhinagar Civil Hospital on Saturday. Officials said the number of typhoid patients at the civil hospital has increased in the last three days, and 104 patients have been admitted to the pediatric ward.
State Deputy CM Harsh Sanghvi said that instructions have been given to senior officials including the Deputy District Magistrate to take stock of the situation in the hospital, while arrangements for food and other facilities have been made for the families of the admitted patients. He said that a team of 22 doctors has been formed to treat the patients.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah talked to DM
Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghvi said that Union Home Minister Amit Shah discussed the situation with the District Magistrate thrice over phone. He said, “At present 104 suspected cases have been reported. The administration is continuously strengthening the treatment and monitoring system. Efforts are ongoing to provide better facilities to the patients and their families.
Drinking water is not safe
Medical Superintendent of Civil Hospital, Dr. Meeta Parikh said that many people including children from Sectors 24, 25, 26 and 28 of Gandhinagar as well as Adivada area have been admitted and their condition is stable. He said that water samples have been collected from these areas and the report has revealed that the drinking water is not safe (for consumption).
Health department started door to door survey in the affected areas.
Officials said that the health department of Gandhinagar Municipal Corporation has started door-to-door survey in the affected areas. He said, “People have been advised to drink boiled water and eat home-cooked food. The Municipal Corporation is also distributing chlorine tablets for cleaning water tanks.