Guwahati, August 7: In a concerted effort to mitigate health risks in flood-ravaged areas, the Assam government has mobilised over 200 doctors and paramedics from the state's leading medical institutions. These medical teams have been deployed to several districts severely impacted by recent floods, with a primary focus on averting potential disease outbreaks and delivering essential healthcare services to affected populations.
Health Minister Ashok Singhal confirmed the extensive deployment, highlighting the critical nature of the situation. "This is a humanitarian challenge, and our utmost priority is to prevent any widespread disease outbreak," Minister Singhal stated. He elaborated that medical personnel from Gauhati Medical College, Assam Medical College, Jorhat Medical College, and Tinsukia Medical College are actively conducting mega health camps in the field, ensuring medical outreach to those in need.
The Health Department is also working in close coordination with the Public Health Engineering Department. This collaboration aims to ensure the provision of safe drinking water and the distribution of bleaching powder in the affected localities, crucial steps in preventing waterborne diseases. While no major disease outbreaks have been reported from the three most affected districts so far, officials are vigilant.
However, instances of skin infections are prevalent among residents, primarily due to prolonged exposure to water and slush. Dermatologists are actively treating these cases, addressing immediate health concerns. Authorities remain particularly wary of the potential for waterborne illnesses, intensifying preventive measures to safeguard public health against such threats.
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