BENGALURU, 1 MAY

A 28-year-old labourer has been diagnosed with cholera and admitted to KC General Hospital in Malleswaram on Wednesday.

The City has seen a surge in cholera cases since March. Out of 49 cases reported in the State over the two months, 41 were reported in Bengaluru only. Of the 49 cases, 48 have been discharged, while one remains under medical care. 

The Health Department is investigating the quality of drinking water in the City and collecting samples from the hostels, hospitals, parks and hotels. 

BBMP has intensified health education campaigns to enhance public awareness about disease transmission and sanitation practices. Additionally, water samples have been collected for testing, with results awaited from the Public Health Institute Lab in the City.

Due to the rising heat, there were concerns of typhoid and gastroenteritis in the City. State Public Health Officer attached to Health Department said: “There has been no spike in the typhoid and gastroenteritis cases in the government hospitals yet. We have collaborated with BWSSB to prevent further cases and zero bacterial treated water has been employed to reduce the risk of cholera, typhoid and gastroenteritis. Currently, we have taken samples from all the private establishments and the quality of water will be out soon.”  

Doctors are advising people to not consume water directly from taps, open wells, or untreated sources and also to avoid consuming raw or undercooked food. —Salar News