58 fresh malaria cases detected, 2 more CRPF personnel hospitalised
Jamshedpur
The malaria control campaign in East Singhbhum continued at an intensified pace on Thursday, with Health Department teams screening 6,781 people across vulnerable areas and detecting 58 fresh cases of the mosquito-borne disease. Potka block emerged as the worst-affected area, accounting for the highest number of new infections.
According to the Health Department, 43 of the newly detected cases were caused by Plasmodium falciparum, the deadliest form of malaria that can lead to severe complications if not treated promptly. Another 13 patients tested positive for Plasmodium vivax, while two were found to have mixed infections involving both parasites.
Potka reported 22 fresh cases, followed by Patamda with nine. Ghatshila and Musabani recorded seven cases each, while Dumaria reported six. Five patients were diagnosed at Sadar Hospital, and Dhalbhumgarh and Jugsalai registered one case each. No fresh infections were reported from Baharagora, Chakulia, Urban Mango or Urban Birsanagar during the day’s surveillance.
Health officials said 6,436 people were screened using Rapid Diagnostic Tests (RDT), while 345 blood samples were examined through microscopy for laboratory confirmation. Authorities have intensified door-to-door fever surveys, anti-mosquito spraying, distribution of free medicines and public awareness campaigns in affected areas. Residents have been urged to seek immediate testing at government health centres if they develop fever or chills and to use mosquito nets regularly.
Meanwhile, two more Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel were admitted to MGM Medical College and Hospital on Friday after developing malaria-like symptoms. Malaria was confirmed in one of them, while the other remains under observation. Hospital sources said one patient developed serious complications and was being prepared for referral to RIMS, Ranchi, for advanced treatment.
The malaria control campaign in East Singhbhum continued at an intensified pace on Thursday, with Health Department teams screening 6,781 people across vulnerable areas and detecting 58 fresh cases of the mosquito-borne disease. Potka block emerged as the worst-affected area, accounting for the highest number of new infections.
According to the Health Department, 43 of the newly detected cases were caused by Plasmodium falciparum, the deadliest form of malaria that can lead to severe complications if not treated promptly. Another 13 patients tested positive for Plasmodium vivax, while two were found to have mixed infections involving both parasites.
Potka reported 22 fresh cases, followed by Patamda with nine. Ghatshila and Musabani recorded seven cases each, while Dumaria reported six. Five patients were diagnosed at Sadar Hospital, and Dhalbhumgarh and Jugsalai registered one case each. No fresh infections were reported from Baharagora, Chakulia, Urban Mango or Urban Birsanagar during the day’s surveillance.
Health officials said 6,436 people were screened using Rapid Diagnostic Tests (RDT), while 345 blood samples were examined through microscopy for laboratory confirmation. Authorities have intensified door-to-door fever surveys, anti-mosquito spraying, distribution of free medicines and public awareness campaigns in affected areas. Residents have been urged to seek immediate testing at government health centres if they develop fever or chills and to use mosquito nets regularly.
Meanwhile, two more Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel were admitted to MGM Medical College and Hospital on Friday after developing malaria-like symptoms. Malaria was confirmed in one of them, while the other remains under observation. Hospital sources said one patient developed serious complications and was being prepared for referral to RIMS, Ranchi, for advanced treatment.
