Jaundice situation improves in Hazara Singh Wala village, 9 more patients discharged
Ferozepur, March 5, 2026: The health situation in Hazara Singh Wala village of Mamdot block, affected by a jaundice outbreak linked to contaminated drinking water, is gradually improving. A special team from the Health Department headquarters in Chandigarh had earlier visited the village to assess the ground situation and review the preventive measures being taken by the district administration.
The Chandigarh team, comprising State Epidemiologist Dr. Deepti Sharma (IDSP) and State Veterinary Consultant Dr. Navjot Kaur, conducted an on-site inspection and held a detailed review meeting with officials from the Health, Water Supply, Sewerage and Animal Husbandry departments. During the visit, the team also carried out door-to-door checks and spread awareness among villagers about hygiene and preventive measures.
In connection with lapses in water supply management, the Executive Engineer (XEN) of the Water Supply Department has been issued a notice, while the Additional Deputy Commissioner (Development) has been directed to take strict action against officials found negligent in maintaining sanitation in schools and the village.
Providing the latest update, Dr. Nikhil Gupta, Senior Medical Officer at Civil Hospital Ferozepur, said that nine more patients have been discharged after full recovery, in addition to six who had earlier returned home after treatment. The patients were provided free treatment under the Chief Minister's Health Scheme, under the directions of Deputy Commissioner Deepshikha Sharma and Civil Surgeon Dr. Rajiv Parashar.
Health authorities informed that the condition of the remaining admitted children is stable, and medical teams are continuously monitoring their health. A medical camp is still operational in the village, where doctors are conducting regular health check-ups and providing medicines to residents.
District officials said the water supply will be restored only after proper testing and certification that the water is safe for human consumption. Authorities remain on alert to prevent any further spread of the disease while ensuring proper medical care and sanitation measures in the affected village.