17 swine flu cases reported in Jaipur, leptospirosis affects 10 districts in Rajasthan

Jaipur: In response to reported cases of swine flu and leptospirosis across the state, Rajasthan Health officials are conducting state-level meetings.       

According to a Rajasthan Health Department official, there are 17 active cases of swine flu in Jaipur and 21 in Sriganganagar. He said that the cases were mild and there was no requirement for hospitalisation.  

Dr Ravi Prakash Mathur, Director of the Rajasthan Health Department said, "424 samples were taken yesterday, of which only 7 tested positive. All these 7 cases are mild and are being managed at home. We keep conducting state-level meetings. There are 17 active cases in Jaipur and 21 in Sriganganagar", reports news agency ANI.  

He further said that leptospirosis spreads from the urine of rodents.  

"In 10 districts, its influence has been witnessed. There are 32 cases and no deaths have been reported. The precaution for this is proper hygiene. If there are rats in the storeroom and they urinate on an abandoned cold drink can, and if it is dispensed and re-used, then there are chances of the infection getting spread. There are 15 cases in Jaipur," he added.        

Medical Dialogues team had earlier reported that the Rajasthan Medical and Health Department was extended up to June 2024 the service period of 735 doctors working on an urgent temporary basis (UTB). Director (Public Health) Dr Ravi Prakash Mathur said 357 medical officers, whose service period was ending on December 31, 2023, have got an extension of six months.