By Admin 
Haryana Contaminated Water Deaths: Several deaths within just a few weeks have spread panic in Chhaysa village located in Hathin sub-division of Palwal district of Haryana. According to reports, the number of deaths in the last 24 days has reached more than 15 after allegedly consuming contaminated drinking water in the village. Earlier, many people had lost their lives due to contaminated water in some areas of Madhya Pradesh.
What is the matter?
According to media reports, people suddenly started falling ill in this village with a population of about 5,700 from the end of January. The health of the first three people deteriorated and they died, but later this number increased. The dead include elderly, youth and school children. Villagers reported symptoms like fever, cough, body ache, vomiting and diarrhea. Many serious patients were admitted to the hospital, but some could not be saved.
The villagers allege that the water was contaminated for many days, but no concrete steps were taken for investigation. Symptoms of water-borne diseases started appearing in the entire village. The local primary health centre, which was built for 40 thousand people in the surrounding area, is now unable to provide basic facilities to the people of its own village. Only one doctor is posted there, the posts of pharmacist and paramedical staff are vacant and there is no proper system for testing.
What do experts say?
According to Palwal CMO Dr. Satinder Vashishtha, the investigation into this case was started from February 1. According to the latest report, 1100 samples have been taken, apart from this, more than 2100 houses have been screened. Hepatitis B and C were confirmed in two patients admitted to Palwal Civil Hospital. In the initial investigation, the deaths were believed to be related to liver infection, multi-organ failure and water-borne diseases. Bacteria and chlorine deficiency were found in 23 out of 107 water samples. After this, four health monitoring teams were deployed and temporary clean water was arranged from tankers.
However, it is still not clear what was the direct cause of the deaths. The administration is investigating many aspects like contaminated water, dirt in pipelines, stagnant water and negligence of unlicensed doctors. Along with hepatitis A, B and C, investigation of other infections is also going on. So far, more than 2,000 people have been examined in three temporary medical camps and hepatitis B and C have been confirmed in 32 people. The team of National Center for Disease Control is engaged in investigation and a detailed report is being prepared. Meanwhile, allegations of leakage in water supply lines and dirty drain water have also come to light in the village.
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