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Collector Reports No Fresh Chloroquine Reactions in Golaguppa
Officials said no new people became sick from a reaction to chloroquine in Golaguppa village by Wednesday night.
Medical teams are still watching the villagers carefully.
They plan to write down each person's health history and current symptoms.
Fifty-two people had been admitted to a nearby hospital.
Twenty-four had already gone home, and eight were still receiving treatment.
Sixteen more were expected to return to the village by ambulance.
Thirteen people, including nine children, tested positive for malaria and were being treated.
The family of a seven-year-old girl who died received financial help.
No new sickness cases linked to chloroquine were reported in Golaguppa village by Wednesday night.
Medical teams are monitoring residents and will create individual health records for every person.
Of 52 people admitted to the Badrachalam area hospital, 24 returned home and eight remained under treatment.
Sixteen other patients were scheduled to return to the village by ambulance, while 13 people, including nine children, tested positive for malaria.
The family of a deceased seven-year-old girl received Rs 30,000 in immediate financial assistance.
- Who
- Residents of Golaguppa village, medical teams, and Polavaram district collector Dinesh Kumar were involved.
- What
- Officials reported no fresh chloroquine-reaction sickness cases, while patients continued receiving treatment for malaria and other health problems.
- Where
- Golaguppa village in Yetapaka mandal, Polavaram district, with patients treated at the area hospital in Badrachalam.
- When
- The update was issued by Wednesday night; some patients were expected to be discharged on Thursday.
- Why
- Medical teams are monitoring residents and preparing individual health records after reported sickness linked to an antimalaria drug.
Key facts
- Fresh chloroquine-reaction cases
- None reported by Wednesday night
- Hospital admissions
- 52 people
- Returned home
- 24 people
- Still receiving treatment
- Eight people at the time of the statement
- Malaria-positive patients
- 13, including nine children
- Financial assistance
- Rs 30,000 provided to the deceased girl's family
- Medical plan
- Create individual health records for every villager










