The Rajasthan government is addressing reported child deaths related to an unknown illness in Salumber district by initiating a comprehensive disease control and surveillance effort in all seven districts of the Udaipur division. Expert teams, following Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma’s instructions, are investigating the cause, while extensive containment and monitoring actions are in progress.
Medical and Health Minister Gajendra Singh Khimsar is actively monitoring the situation. A team from RNT Medical College, accompanied by a state-level delegation, has visited the affected areas to evaluate the conditions and provide guidance on treatment and diagnostic procedures. Principal Secretary (Medical and Health) Gayatri Rathore mentioned that 3,690 teams have conducted door-to-door surveys, covering over 52,000 households in the division.
During the surveys, 275 individuals displaying symptoms were identified, with 25 referred to higher medical facilities for advanced care. Awareness campaigns, including Information, Education, and Communication activities, were conducted at more than 13,000 locations. Dr. Ravi Prakash Sharma, the Public Health Director, confirmed the death of a four-year-old child in Semari village of Salumber district.
Authorities have taken preventive measures such as anti-larval activities at 2,557 locations to control mosquito-borne diseases. Moreover, 1,796 blood slides were prepared, and 94 samples were collected for diagnostic testing. The Health Department has heightened surveillance and urged residents to report symptoms promptly to the nearest health center. Officials emphasized the importance of adhering to health advisories and preventive guidelines, with ongoing monitoring and swift action as the situation progresses.
