Khowai , Jun 25, 2024, TRIPURA TIMES Desk

Khowai, June 25: A sudden outbreak of enteric disease in the Khowai Municipal council area raised serious concern among the people.

In a swift action, the Medical Superintendent of Khowai district hospital has formed a medical team to combat the spread of the disease.

The outbreak has been reported in the Lalcherra area of ward no- 8 and 10 under the Khowai Municipal Council. In the past three days, a good number of individuals from 15 to 20 families have been affected, including both men and women of various ages. Some of them have already availed treatment at the district hospital and returned home, as confirmed by the local people.

Tapojyoti Das (12), Rudra Gope (5), Lakshmi Das Roy (63) and a retired teacher from the Lalcherra area have also developed enteric disease symptoms.

The sudden outbreak in this part of the district headquarter has raised concerns and fears among the people about the potential spread of the disease.

Dr. Mridul Das, Medical Superintendent of Khowai district hospital, stated that an emergency medical team has been constituted. The team, consisting of a doctor and health workers, will begin visiting homes in the affected area starting from Tuesday morning to assess health condition and take necessary actions. In the second phase, the team will extend their efforts to neighbouring areas. They will carry essential medicines with them to provide immediate relief and treatment.