Child succumbs to unidentified illness in J&K’s Rajouri, toll reaches 13
Click to start listening
Synopsis
A child in Rajouri, J&K has died from an unknown illness, raising the total death toll to 13. The outbreak has caused widespread fear in the community, with experts investigating the situation and examining potential viral infections.
Key Takeaways
- Another child succumbs, toll hits 13.
- Symptoms include high fever and vomiting.
- Medical teams from various institutions involved.
- Fear grips the community in Badhaal village.
- Health Minister actively monitoring situation.
Jammu, Jan 14 (NationPress) Another child has tragically died due to an unidentified illness on Tuesday in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district, bringing the total fatalities to 13.
Since December 2024, the mysterious illness has claimed the lives of 13 individuals, including several children from Badhaal village, located in Rajouri’s Kotranka sub-division.
The latest victim was a child who passed away while receiving treatment at a local hospital.
A sense of fear and widespread panic has enveloped Badhaal village, as the community has been battling this unidentified illness for more than a month now. Adding to the villagers’ anxiety is the reality that the victims are not confined to one family, leaving every household deeply concerned for the health of its members.
Symptoms of this mysterious illness include high fever, excessive sweating, vomiting, and episodes of loss of consciousness. The precise cause remains unknown, with doctors currently managing patients based solely on their symptoms.
Dr. Ashutosh Gupta, the principal of the government medical college in Rajouri, informed reporters that initial investigations indicate a possible viral infection, but definitive conclusions cannot be drawn until further findings are available.
Expert teams from the National Institute of Virology in Pune, PGI Chandigarh, the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), and AIIMS Delhi have arrived in Badhaal village to assist local medical professionals in managing the outbreak and controlling its spread.
“These teams are conducting thorough field investigations and collecting samples for laboratory testing. The involvement of these esteemed institutions highlights the seriousness of the situation and their dedication to identifying and addressing the underlying cause,” officials stated.
High-ranking officials and doctors from leading hospitals in Jammu City have also visited Badhaal to assist in identifying the pathogen responsible for these mysterious fatalities. State Minister for Health and Medical Education, Sakina Itoo, has been actively overseeing the pathogen identification process and the treatment of patients affected by this unidentified illness.
