Jammu & Kashmir: Comprehensive Investigation in Rajouri to Determine Causes Behind Fatalities Linked to Food Poisoning
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Jammu, Dec 18 (NationPress) After the unfortunate demise of seven individuals initially linked to food poisoning this month in Rajouri district of Jammu & Kashmir, officials have initiated thorough surveys to ascertain the precise medical reasons behind these fatalities.
Seven members from two families perished in the Badhal area of Rajouri, where medical professionals had initially concluded that food poisoning was the cause of death.
“This case is not merely a straightforward instance of food poisoning. There could be factors such as contaminated water, spoiled food, or even hazardous chemicals that led to these fatalities. A detailed professional investigation is essential,” claimed official sources.
Following these tragic events, J&K Health Minister, Sakina Itoo, along with Tribal Affairs Minister, Javed Ahmad Rana, visited the Kotranka sub-division and held meetings with doctors, paramedics, and the district administration.
Health and Medical Education Secretary Syed Abid Rasheed was also present at the meeting, where strategies were discussed to prevent similar incidents in the future after determining the cause of the deaths.
Sakina Itoo stressed the urgency of enhancing healthcare infrastructures, enforcing social distancing, accelerating forensic laboratory results, and directing the Food & Supplies Department to gather and analyze more samples, along with the Animal Husbandry Department to collect and examine milk samples.
A team of medical professionals is now stationed in Kotranka equipped with an MRI facility to ensure accurate conclusions.
Tribal Affairs Minister Javed Ahmad Rana instructed water quality assessments in surrounding regions by water quality monitoring teams.
Additionally, he announced the deployment of two mobile medical units (MMUs) for the Rajouri and Poonch districts, each valued at approximately Rs 1 crore from the Tribal Affairs department.
These MMUs will be staffed with healthcare professionals and equipped to offer a wide variety of medical services, including preventive care, diagnostics, and treatment of common ailments.
To date, 3,145 individuals have been surveyed through door-to-door visits, and 384 special health camps have been organized in the affected regions.
