Goalpara District is facing a crisis as jaundice has taken a severe toll on its residents with over half a hundred people affected across four villages. The outbreak has claimed the lives of 15 individuals including Rimsu Rabha, a woman who succumbed to the disease last night.
For the past two months, Barjhara, Nadiapara, Chotdama, and Duapara-Bamundanga villages have been grappling with the violent form of jaundice. Suspicions point towards hepatitis A believed to be caused by a scarcity of clean drinking water.
A medical team has swiftly been deployed to the affected area, actively collecting blood samples from the public to gauge the extent of the outbreak. Authorities are assuring villagers of an imminent supply of clean drinking water in the affected regions.
Recognizing the urgency, the administration has committed to providing clean drinking water until a more permanent solution is implemented. Additionally, medical care is being extended to those suffering from jaundice, with Goalpara Civil Hospital set to play a key role in this initiative.
The coordinated response from healthcare professionals and local authorities underscores the gravity of the situation. As the community grapples with the outbreak, urgent measures are being taken to contain the spread of jaundice and ensure the well-being of the affected population.