- Six patients in ICU as health teams intensify monitoring
Indore: The number of patients admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) in Bhagirathpura, Indore, has risen again, increasing from five to six. Of these, three patients have been on ventilator support for an extended period. Meanwhile, ten patients admitted to the general ward are reported to be stable and recovering well. On Saturday, six new cases of diarrhea were reported in the area, though none of the patients required hospitalization. So far, a total of 445 patients have been admitted in connection with the outbreak, and 29 have been discharged after recovery.
Health teams on alert
To contain the spread of the disease, 50 survey teams were deployed on Saturday across the affected locality. These teams distributed health cards and awareness materials, advised residents to boil drinking water and consume properly cooked food, and demonstrated correct handwashing practices. Discussions were also held on the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle to prevent illness.
Chief Medical and Health Officer Dr. Madhav Prasad Hasani informed that a health promotion campaign has been underway since January 10. Community health workers, nursing officers, and doctors are providing continuous medical consultations through surveys, health camps, and OPD services. Two ambulances have been stationed in the area round the clock, and water supply is expected to be restored to 30 percent of the locality today.
