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3.2.5 Epidemics
Section III : Risk Assessment Analysis
• The district administration ranks epidemics as the third priority as compared
to other disasters. The District Health Officer (DHO) Z.P. stated that 23
outbreaks occurred in the last 3 years.i.e.Year2009- 2011. The total number
of deaths due to these outbreaks is 6.
• According to the definition of epidemic outbreaks in the district, the District
Health Officer and Civil Surgeon stated that the type of outbreaks which
occurred in Jalna district are mainly Gastro Enteritis, Cholera , Typhoid ,
inf. Hepatitis and viral fever.
• The main reason of epidemic outbreak is infected drinking water and
leakages of water supply pipes. According to the Medical authorities of the
district, the district administration has been able to sufficiently tackle these
outbreaks.
• According to previous case histories, the Health department (DHO, Z.P.)
has analyzed the tahsilwise villages vulnerable to epidemics.
• District Health Officer, Zilla Parishad, Jalna has stated that the villages
which are vulnerable to epidemics are as under :In rural areas, there is 1
PHC for every 30,000 people. Each primary health center 1 Sub Center for
5000 papulation has one male and one female health worker. They are
provided with necessary medicine and equipment to tackle day to day
demands.The Health Dept. of Zilla Parishad has their own epidemic survey
team which maintains the Case Histories of outbreaks and takes the
necessary actions to tackle the epidemics. Training has been provided to all
Gram Panchayats for treatment of potable water. Bleaching powder is used
to purify the water. Health education and awareness campaigns are being
carried out at village levels by DHO, Jalna.There are 8 Laboratory for water
testing. The details of Pathological laboratories, Blood banks and other
health services are given in Government and Pvt. Sector Resources.
A-V Epidemic Prone Areas Of Jalna District ( 2009- 2011 )
Name of Tahsil Name of villages/Wards
Jalna
(TOTAL -5 )
1. Rathod Nagar
2. Paniwes Jalna
3. Shevli
4. Dukri Pimpri
5. Raheman Ganj
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