The health condition of seven individuals being treated in Rajahmundry, Andhra Pradesh, is critical due to consuming contaminated milk, as confirmed by State Health and Family Welfare Department Commissioner Veerapandian. Among the 15 people receiving medical care, three are on ventilators, two are undergoing dialysis, and three are on ventilator-dialysis support.
Notably, two children, including a five-month-old infant, are among those hospitalized. Unfortunately, four individuals have already passed away, with no new cases reported on Tuesday. Efforts are underway to enhance the quality of treatment for all patients under care.
In response to recommendations by senior nephrologist Raviraj, medications essential for improving kidney function rapidly, unavailable locally, are being sourced from Chennai and Mumbai. Authorities have ensured round-the-clock medical assistance in the affected areas, anticipating potential delayed symptoms among residents who consumed the milk.
Officials have taken precautionary measures following the milk distribution on February 16, with medical teams on standby for immediate response. Three individuals were admitted based on blood sample results, with two showing elevated creatinine levels. Additionally, blood samples from 315 individuals in 110 families who received milk from the same supplier were tested, revealing stable conditions for two with high creatinine levels and one with suspicious symptoms.
Veerapandian emphasized the absence of urea traces in the milk so far, highlighting potential health risks associated with prolonged consumption of urea-contaminated milk, such as kidney and liver issues. He also cautioned about health complications arising days after consuming milk mixed with ethylene glycol, a coolant leaked from a milk cooling machine.
