Punjab Health Drive: Combatting Post-Flood Challenges

Punjab's Chief Minister, Bhagwant Mann, emphasized enhanced healthcare efforts in flood-affected districts, addressing diseases in humans and animals. A special health campaign was launched, providing medicines and fumigation, treating 1.50 lakh people and over 14,000 animals, ensuring cleanliness and inspecting mosquito breeding sites to prevent disease outbreaks.

In the wake of devastating floods, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has taken decisive steps to mitigate post-flood health challenges. He directed the health department to intensify efforts in diagnosis and treatment for affected communities.

The catastrophic floods have left many districts in disarray, with rising concerns over potential disease outbreaks among humans and animals. So far, health camps have benefited around 1.50 lakh people, addressing high incidences of fever, diarrhoea, and skin infections.

Launched on September 14, a health campaign aims to deliver accessible healthcare in affected villages, prevent vector-borne and communicable diseases, and strengthen disease surveillance. Mobile teams equipped with medicines have been deployed, ensuring comprehensive coverage and public safety.

(With inputs from agencies.)