June 19th 2024.
In the district of Rayagada, there has been a concerning situation regarding the spread of diphtheria in several villages. Specifically, Munushpadar and 11 other villages under Dangasil panchayat in Kashipur block have been affected, resulting in the tragic loss of five young lives and affecting many others. During a meeting on disaster mitigation, Public Health Officer Dr Mamata Choudhury confirmed that no vaccinations have been conducted in these villages.
Initially, there were allegations that the lack of vaccination in Munushpadar village was the main reason for the spread of diphtheria. It was reported that the children in this village had not received the DPT vaccine, which is necessary for protection against this disease. However, upon further investigation, it was revealed that not only were the children in Munushpadar not vaccinated, but also the 12 other remote villages in the area. This was due to the fact that the Health personnel had not visited these regions.
The neglect of the Health department has caused widespread concern among the community. There have been rumors that other diseases have also been spreading in different parts of the district due to the department's negligence. In response to this, MLA Appala Swamy Kadraka visited Munushpadar village to assess the situation. He discovered that not a single child had been vaccinated under the government's vaccination program. This revelation caused the Health Department to take immediate action.
A thorough investigation was conducted, and it was found that the Health department's claims of complete vaccination under Mission Indradhanush were false. The MLA's visit shed light on the reality of the situation, and the department was forced to take responsibility for their negligence. It is now crucial for the Health department to take the necessary steps to ensure that all villages in the district receive the required vaccinations to prevent any further spread of diseases.
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