Fifteen individuals in Rajahmundry, Andhra Pradesh, are currently receiving treatment due to milk adulteration, which has tragically resulted in five deaths. The affected individuals are being cared for in six different hospitals. Among those under treatment, one person is on a ventilator, six are undergoing dialysis, and eight are receiving ventilator-dialysis support.
The government has disclosed details of the incident that caused an uproar, with various departments taking necessary actions. The situation is reported to be under control, with senior officials such as the Commissioner of Health and Director of Food Safety closely monitoring the developments. Further steps will be determined based on laboratory confirmation and investigative outcomes.
The first patient was admitted on February 16, with a total of 20 admissions recorded by February 24, resulting in five fatalities. Sadly, one of the deceased is a six-year-old child, while three others were in their seventies. The District Medical and Health Officer in East Godavari received information on February 22 regarding multiple elderly admissions linked to symptoms like anuria, vomiting, and renal dysfunction, possibly due to toxic exposure from milk consumption.
