Shigella infection: Meeting held in Vadakara to review preventive measures
Key instructions included ensuring proper sanitation and safe drinking water availability in schools, strengthening awareness drives among students regarding infection prevention, and immediately alerting the Health Department if any symptoms are detected among children
The meeting was convened under the leadership of K.K.Rema, MLA
Following the reporting of Shigella bacterial infection in Vadakara, a joint meeting of the Health and Education departments along with local self-government institutions was convened under the leadership of K.K. Rema, MLA, to intensify preventive measures and contain the spread of the disease on Monday.
The meeting evaluated emergency steps and preparedness to be undertaken across various departments. Strict directions were issued to educational institutions to exercise heightened vigil. Key instructions included ensuring proper sanitation and safe drinking water availability in schools, strengthening awareness among students regarding infection prevention, and immediately alerting the Health department if any symptoms are detected among children.
The forum resolved to execute necessary precautionary measures on a war footing through coordinated efforts between various government departments and local bodies. Heads of various government departments and public representatives attended the session.
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