Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has instructed officials to focus on public health. In a meeting with the Medical and Health Department officials, he addressed the diarrhoea outbreak in Srikakulam and milk adulteration incident in Rajahmundry. The Chief Minister emphasized the importance of not overlooking public health issues and stressed the need for coordinated efforts across departments to prevent such occurrences.
He engaged with senior Health Department officials and district authorities to assess the health status of individuals receiving treatment in Srikakulam and Rajahmundry. Specifically, he inquired about the condition of two individuals in critical condition at Srikakulam GEMS Hospital, one of whom is on ventilator support and the other on dialysis. The Chief Minister instructed officials to provide specialized medical care to these patients and sought updates on any new cases reported at the grassroots level.
Officials reported that 76 individuals are currently under treatment in various Srikakulam hospitals, with the majority in stable condition except for two. They informed the Chief Minister that water supply through pipelines has been halted, and alternative safe drinking water arrangements have been made. Additionally, they assured him that individuals affected by milk adulteration in Rajahmundry are under constant medical observation.
The Chief Minister was briefed on the status of milk samples sent for testing and the ongoing monitoring by the health department. State Health and Family Welfare Department Commissioner Veerapandian highlighted that seven individuals in critical condition are receiving treatment in Rajahmundry hospitals. Among the 15 individuals hospitalized, some are on ventilators, dialysis, or both, including two children, one of whom is a five-month-old baby. While four fatalities have been recorded, no new cases were reported on Tuesday.
