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Children in Malegaon suffer from fever; lack of hospital beds leads to treatment on floor mattresses
Malegaon – The absence of rain for the past month has led to a significant rise in cases of infectious diseases in the city. At the General Hospital alone, 135 patients suffering from dengue, malaria, and various types of viral fevers are currently under observation and treatment.
Although the pediatric ward has a capacity of only 25 beds, 52 children are currently admitted. Due to the shortage of beds, patients are being treated on mattresses laid out on the floor. Long queues of patients seeking check-ups have also formed at private hospitals.
The daily patient count at the General Hospital's Outpatient Department (OPD) has risen by an average of 45 percent. The most common symptoms reported include body aches, headaches, colds, coughs, a burning sensation in the feet, fever, and loss of taste. On Wednesday (the 2nd), as many as 1,304 patients received treatment at the OPD—an influx of about 400 patients above the average. Of these, 135 patients suffering specifically from fever have been admitted to the hospital.
Five young children have also been admitted with jaundice caused by contaminated food or water. Although their condition is stable, medical experts have urged the public to exercise caution regarding drinking water.
Medical Officer Dr. Yogesh Patil stated that the General Hospital has an adequate stock of medicines and conducts all necessary blood tests. He added that despite a shortage of medical staff, patient care remains uninterrupted. He advised citizens to take care of their health, drink only boiled and filtered water, use mosquito protection while sleeping, and pay special attention to the elderly and children in their households.
Malegaon – The absence of rain for the past month has led to a significant rise in cases of infectious diseases in the city. At the General Hospital alone, 135 patients suffering from dengue, malaria, and various types of viral fevers are currently under observation and treatment.
Although the pediatric ward has a capacity of only 25 beds, 52 children are currently admitted. Due to the shortage of beds, patients are being treated on mattresses laid out on the floor. Long queues of patients seeking check-ups have also formed at private hospitals.
The daily patient count at the General Hospital's Outpatient Department (OPD) has risen by an average of 45 percent. The most common symptoms reported include body aches, headaches, colds, coughs, a burning sensation in the feet, fever, and loss of taste. On Wednesday (the 2nd), as many as 1,304 patients received treatment at the OPD—an influx of about 400 patients above the average. Of these, 135 patients suffering specifically from fever have been admitted to the hospital.
Five young children have also been admitted with jaundice caused by contaminated food or water. Although their condition is stable, medical experts have urged the public to exercise caution regarding drinking water.
Medical Officer Dr. Yogesh Patil stated that the General Hospital has an adequate stock of medicines and conducts all necessary blood tests. He added that despite a shortage of medical staff, patient care remains uninterrupted. He advised citizens to take care of their health, drink only boiled and filtered water, use mosquito protection while sleeping, and pay special attention to the elderly and children in their households.
Although the pediatric ward has a capacity of only 25 beds, 52 children are currently admitted. Due to the shortage of beds, patients are being treated on mattresses laid out on the floor. Long queues of patients seeking check-ups have also formed at private hospitals.
The daily patient count at the General Hospital's Outpatient Department (OPD) has risen by an average of 45 percent. The most common symptoms reported include body aches, headaches, colds, coughs, a burning sensation in the feet, fever, and loss of taste. On Wednesday (the 2nd), as many as 1,304 patients received treatment at the OPD—an influx of about 400 patients above the average. Of these, 135 patients suffering specifically from fever have been admitted to the hospital.
Five young children have also been admitted with jaundice caused by contaminated food or water. Although their condition is stable, medical experts have urged the public to exercise caution regarding drinking water.
Medical Officer Dr. Yogesh Patil stated that the General Hospital has an adequate stock of medicines and conducts all necessary blood tests. He added that despite a shortage of medical staff, patient care remains uninterrupted. He advised citizens to take care of their health, drink only boiled and filtered water, use mosquito protection while sleeping, and pay special attention to the elderly and children in their households.
