Pune: Typhoid Outbreak in Sadanand nagar Prompts PMC Action
Pune: Typhoid Outbreak in Sadanand nagar Prompts PMC Action
Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) health officials are intensifying efforts to contain a recent typhoid outbreak at Sadanandnagar building in Mangalwar Peth. Following the identification of over 26 cases among children aged 2-11, with additional cases among adults, the PMC has called for urgent measures to curb further spread. The outbreak, first reported on June 10 in the 600-household strong Sadanandnagar building, has alarmed health authorities.
Between June 15 and July 12, Kamala Nehru Hospital’s paediatric ward admitted 26 children displaying symptoms such as stomach ache, nausea, diarrhea, fatigue, and persistent fever. Of these, 16 children tested positive for typhoid through Widal test and blood culture. Several adults from the affected area also tested positive. Typhoid fever, caused by Salmonella Typhi bacteria, spreads primarily through contaminated food or water.
Health officials have administered antibiotics and symptomatic treatment to patients, closely monitoring them during the disease’s typical 14-day incubation period. In response to the outbreak, PMC health department plans to convene a meeting with private practitioners to ensure prompt reporting of typhoid cases. This initiative aims to swiftly implement control measures across the city, emphasizing early detection and treatment.
The civic body’s proactive stance underscores the seriousness with which it addresses public health emergencies. Residents are urged to maintain hygiene standards and seek medical attention for symptoms associated with typhoid fever, to prevent further transmission.
The PMC remains vigilant as it continues its efforts to manage and mitigate the impact of the outbreak in Sadanandnagar, while ensuring city-wide preparedness against infectious diseases.
