In view of the increasing threat of diseases caused by contaminated water and dirt during the rainy season, the Health Department Barnala has issued a detailed advisory for the people. Its purpose is to alert people and motivate them to take necessary precautions. Civil Surgeon Dr. Baljit Singh said that the risk of diseases related to mosquitoes, flies and contaminated water increases significantly in summer and rainy season. The main cause of these diseases is dirty and impure water, which spreads various infections and contagious diseases. He said that diseases like diarrhea, vomiting, dysentery, jaundice and typhoid spread more in this season, which are directly related to contaminated water and unhygienic food. Food items sold in the open in the market, rotten vegetables and fast food can also cause disease.
Health Department’s advice to take precautions
* Consume drinking water only after boiling and cooling it.
* Ensure that the water taken from taps or hand pumps is clean and safe.
* Avoid food items sold in the open, fried food from outside and cut fruits.
* Use mesh doors in houses to avoid mosquitoes and flies.
* Maintain cleanliness around the house, especially do not allow waterlogging.
Media Officer Kuldeep Singh Mann and BCC Co-ordinator Harjeet Singh said that people should eat fresh home-made food and green vegetables. They advised to clean places like coolers, flower pots, tyres kept on roofs, refrigerator trays and corners of the roof every week, as these places breed mosquitoes. If there is water stagnation somewhere, then black oil should be poured in it so that mosquito larvae do not grow. This step is necessary to prevent diseases like dengue, malaria and chikungunya. Dr. Baljeet Singh said that the Health Department will continue to issue such guidelines in public interest, so that people remain aware and keep themselves and their families healthy. He instructed the health workers to go door to door to make people aware and in case of any illness, immediately contact the nearest health center.
