Archive · 2 Sep 2026
AP Minister Orders Inquiry into Child's Death from Malaria Tablets
A child in Polavaram, Andhra Pradesh, died after taking malaria prevention tablets.
The minister, Gummadi Sandhya Rani, was very sad and ordered a detailed investigation.
Many other people, especially children, got sick after taking the tablets.
The minister promised to support the affected families.
The officials are keeping a close eye on the other students who took the tablets.
The sick people are being treated at two hospitals.
The minister wants regular updates on the case.
A child died in Polavaram, Andhra Pradesh, due to an adverse reaction to malaria prevention tablets (Chloroquine).
Minister Gummadi Sandhya Rani ordered a detailed inquiry into the incident and assured support for the affected families.
Out of 71 people who received the tablets, 53 fell ill, including 46 children.
Twenty-nine people are severely affected and are receiving treatment at the Bhadrachalam Area Hospital, while 24 are at the Lakshmipuram Primary Health Centre.
The minister directed officials to provide regular updates on the case and ensure the well-being of the other students.
- Who
- Minister Gummadi Sandhya Rani, District Collector, and officials of Polavaram district, Andhra Pradesh
- What
- Death of a child due to adverse reaction to malaria prevention tablets (Chloroquine) and subsequent inquiry ordered by the minister
- When
- The incident occurred recently, with the minister reviewing the case and ordering an inquiry. The students are under supervision until Wednesday afternoon.
- Where
- Polavaram district, Andhra Pradesh, India
- Why
- To investigate the cause of the child's death and the adverse reactions to the malaria prevention tablets distributed in the area.
- Location
- Polavaram, Andhra Pradesh, India
- Cause of Death
- Adverse reaction to Chloroquine tablets
- Total Affected
- 71 persons
- Children Affected
- 46
- Severely Afflicted
- 29
- Hospitalized
- 1 child (deceased)
- Treatment Centers
- Bhadrachalam Area Hospital, Lakshmipuram PHC