Three Kids Die of Mysterious Fever in 48 Hours

Summary:

Three children of a family died due to a fever, within a span of 48 hours, in Gularhiya Tola village of Nebua Naurangia block, in the state of Uttar Pradesh.

The incident

Three children belonging to a family succumbed to a fever and died within a span of 48 hours in the Gularhiya Tola village of Nebua Naurangia block, in the state of Uttar Pradesh.

The patients

A 7-year-old girl, Manju (daughter of Pintu Gaur), fell ill with a fever and was taken to the local doctor. However, a week passed and her fever showed no signs of abating. She was taken to the district hospital for treatment. Unfortunately, she succumbed to the fever and died on Wednesday.
Soon after, her younger sister, 3-year-old Khushi, developed a high fever and was referred to BRD Medical College in Gorakhpur by the district hospital. Unfortunately, she too succumbed to the fever and died on Friday.
Thereafter, 5-year-old Krishna (son of Pintu Gaur’s elder brother Dashrath) developed a fever and died on Friday, as he was being taken to Padrauna.

The probe

The Health Department has ordered a probe in light of these developments. Medical reports are awaited to ascertain the exact cause behind these deaths.

The team of doctors

A team of doctors have set up a medical camp in the village to assess, examine and treat the other children of the village. So far, they have examined 57 children and conducted tests for malaria and dengue, and prescribed treatment and medication to those affected.

The village and its surroundings have been sprayed with bleaching powder and disinfectants, and villagers have been advised to maintain hygiene and cleanliness.

Conclusion

As reports of the cause of deaths are awaited, it is imperative for the villagers to maintain hygiene, sanitation and cleanliness. Infections and germs thrive in unhygienic conditions, so it’s better to be safe than sorry.

Hopefully, the reports should not be distressing, and the children and villagers can be prevented from any further deaths.

The Government should set up regular medical camps in the rural, remote areas of the villages for the safety and health of the villagers.

Inputs from various media sources.