Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 10:28am on 09 Sep 2024,Monday India
After heavy rains in Gujarat’s Kutch district, a mysterious fever has claimed 12 lives, including 4 children, within a few days. Local authorities suspect pneumonitis as the cause, though the exact source remains uncertain. Residents suffering from high fever and breathing difficulties are urged to seek immediate medical care. Medical teams, including 22 health surveillance units and rapid response teams, have been deployed to investigate the outbreak. Officials have ruled out common infections like malaria, dengue, and H1N1. Efforts to control the health crisis are ongoing, with increased medical services in Lakhpat.
