2 dengue deaths reported in Fatehgarh Sahib

Four persons, including a 27-year-old mother of one, have reportedly died after having fever — two of them confirmed cases of dengue — in the last few days at Garoulian village in the district. The deceased have been identified as Manpreet Kaur (27), Pale Khan (55), Jaswinder Kaur (62) and Surinder Kaur (65), whereas dozens more are suffering from fever in the village.

Surprisingly, Fatehgarh Sahib Civil Surgeon Davinder Kaur said there was no official information about any death due to dengue in the district, whereas Senior Medical Officer (SMO) of the area Dr Rajesh Bali, who is camping in the village, said a survey had been completed in the village and the situation was under control. He also confirmed the two deaths were due to dengue fever.

Dr Manohar Singh, senior congress leader-cum-former SMO of the area visited the village to treat patients. While talking to The Tribune, He said the villagers apprised of the incidence of fever deaths. He said dengue fever continued to be a cause for concern for the village as over a dozen people were still admitted to different hospitals.

The Congress leader discussed with the villagers the possibility of holding a medical camp. Maintaining that poor sanitary condition at the village was a cause for concern, he urged the administration to immediately address their complaints.

A team of doctors and paramedics, headed by SMO Dr Rajesh Bali, visited the village to take stock of the situation. Dr Bali said efforts were being made to treat the patients and blood samples had been taken to determine the best course of treatment. He admitted the two deaths were due to dengue fever.