Delhi Govt issues advisory on water-borne diseases

Authorities earlier had also cautioned that in the aftermath of the recent flooding in parts of Delhi, there was a risk of the spread of water-borne and vector-borne diseases.

Medical Dialogues team had earlier reported that in the wake of a flood-like situation in various parts of the state, Punjab Health and Family Welfare Department on issued a health advisory to save people from water-borne or vector-borne diseases. There are high chances of spread of such diseases due to the accumulation of water. Informing about the advisory, Director Health and Family Welfare Dr Adarshpal Kaur stated that to keep people safe and healthy during such natural calamities, the health department is always on its toes and the department has been providing round-the-clock health services in the affected areas. Urging people to follow the advisory in letter and spirit, she said that only safe drinking water should be used and boiled water is most preferable for drinking. Frequent hand washing with soap is a must to prevent infections.