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Assam ensures medical care, hygienic conditions in flood-hit areas
Big floods happened in a place called Assam in India.
When floods happen, people can get sick and dirty water can make them ill.
The government wants to help people stay healthy.
Doctors and nurses are going to the flooded areas to treat people.
Many people have already gotten free medicine, which means the medicine did not cost any money.
Special doctors came to big health camps to help the ones who needed care the most.
Moms, babies, and young children get extra care because they can get sick more easily.
The government tests water to make sure it is safe to drink.
They also give medicine that helps stop stomach sickness and clean up places where mosquitoes might breed.
The government is also thinking about how people feel, not just how their bodies are doing.
Assam Health Minister Ashok Singhal announced extensive measures to provide medical care in flood-affected areas and prevent disease outbreaks.
So far, 2,06,442 people have received free treatment and medicines through 3,103 medical camps across the state.
Eleven mega health camps were organized in Charaideo and Sivasagar districts from August 5-9, with specialist doctors from Dibrugarh and Jorhat medical colleges.
Special health protection is being given to 387 pregnant women, 462 mothers, 590 infants and 1,627 children aged one to five identified in flood-hit areas.
The department tested 511 water samples, stocked ORS and zinc tablets, and is carrying out vector-borne disease control and livestock carcass disposal.
- Who
- Assam Health Minister Ashok Singhal and the state health department
- What
- Announced extensive medical care and disease-prevention measures for flood-affected areas, including health camps, safe drinking water testing and special care for vulnerable groups
- Where
- Guwahati press conference; flood-affected areas of Assam, including Charaideo and Sivasagar districts
- When
- Announced on Tuesday, August 11; mega health camps were held from August 5-9
- Why
- Severe floods created health risks such as disease outbreaks, unsafe drinking water and greater vulnerability for pregnant women, mothers and children
Key facts
- Health Minister
- Ashok Singhal
- Free treatments given
- 2,06,442 people
- Medical camps
- 3,103
- Mega Health Camps
- 11 (Charaideo and Sivasagar, Aug 5-9)
- Water samples tested
- 511 at IDSP laboratories
- Pregnant women identified
- 387
- Mothers identified
- 462
- Children identified for special care
- 590 infants; 1,627 aged one to five
Quotes
Health Minister Ashok Singhal
Health Minister of Assam
““Following the severe flood situation in the state, our department has undertaken extensive preventive measures to stop outbreak of infectious diseases and safeguard public health.””
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