Jaipur, April 7 (IANS) The Rajasthan government has taken serious note of reported child deaths linked to an unidentified illness in Salumber district, launching an extensive disease control and surveillance drive across all seven districts of the Udaipur division.

Acting on directions from Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma, expert teams have been constituted to investigate the cause, while large-scale containment and monitoring measures are underway.

Also, Medical and Health Minister Gajendra Singh Khimsar is closely overseeing the situation.

A team from RNT Medical College, along with a state-level delegation, visited the affected areas to assess the situation and guide treatment and diagnostic protocols.

Principal Secretary (Medical and Health) Gayatri Rathore said that 3,690 teams have conducted door-to-door surveys covering more than 52,000 households across the division.

During the exercise, 275 individuals with symptoms were identified, of whom 25 were referred to higher medical centres for advanced treatment.

Awareness activities under Information, Education and Communication campaigns were also carried out at over 13,000 locations.

Public Health Director Dr Ravi Prakash Sharma confirmed the death of a four-year-old child in Semari village of Salumber district.

He added that 651 patients received on-the-spot treatment across the division on Tuesday. Preventive measures included anti-larval activities at 2,557 locations to curb mosquito-borne diseases.

Additionally, 1,796 blood slides were prepared and 94 samples collected for diagnostic testing. The Health Department has intensified surveillance and urged residents to report symptoms immediately to the nearest health centre.

Authorities have also appealed to the public to strictly follow health advisories and preventive guidelines.

Officials said monitoring remains ongoing, with swift action being ensured as the situation evolves.

–IANS

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