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PUNJAB FULLY PREPARED TO TACKLE ANY FLOOD-RELATED EXIGENCY: DR BALBIR SINGH<\/strong><\/p>\n

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\u2014 438 RRTs, 323 Mobile Medical Teams, and 172 ambulances on ground to ensure timely medical aid in affected regions, says Health Minister Punjab<\/strong><\/p>\n

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\u2014 Dial 104 Toll free Helpline Number to report health issues and seek assistance: Dr Balbir Singh<\/strong><\/p>\n

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\u2014 Amid \u2018Har Shukarvaar Dengue Te Vaar\u2019, Punjab reports zero dengue deaths so far<\/strong><\/p>\n

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\u2014 People urged to consume only boiled or chlorinated water<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Chandigarh, August 17:<\/p>\n

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In a proactive and swift response to the flood-like conditions affecting several districts, the Government of Punjab under the leadership of CM Bhagwant Mann has mobilized a comprehensive health and emergency response network.Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr Balbir Singh announced that 438 Rapid Response Teams (RRTs), 323 Mobile Medical Teams, and 172 ambulances have been mobilized to ensure timely medical aid in affected regions.<\/p>\n

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Addressing a press conference at Punjab Bhawan on Sunday, Dr Balbir Singh emphasising the government\u2019s commitment said, \u201cOur priority is to reach every person in need and ensure no one is left without medical help during these critical times. Punjab is fully prepared to meet any health emergency arising due to floods,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

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Highlighting swift intervention in Gurdaspur, the Minister shared that when seven villages were cut off due to rising waters, the Health Department introduced the innovative concept of boat ambulances. \u201cThis quick response helped us rescue eight pregnant women, one of whom safely delivered her child under medical supervision. Similar measures have been implemented in the flood-hit island of Kalu in Firozpur,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n

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He informed that Medical preparedness has been further strengthened through health camps set up in Kapurthala and Hoshiarpur, where 241 patients have already received treatment. These cases included diarrhoea, gastroenteritis, fever, skin allergies, and eye infections. With over 2,000 hospital beds kept ready across districts, the state has created a strong buffer to tackle any possible epidemic.<\/p>\n

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Reassuring citizens regarding water-borne diseases, Dr Balbir Singh said, \u201cSo far, we have seen only sporadic cases. However, people must remain vigilant. Health staff, ASHAs, and peripheral centers are well-equipped with chlorine tablets, ORS, and essential medicines. In case the number of cases rises in any particular pocket, we have seamless linkages to secondary and tertiary care hospitals for immediate treatment,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

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He also urged people to rely on the government\u2019s 104 Toll free Helpline Number to report health issues and seek assistance. \u201cEvery household should consume only boiled or chlorinated water, request health teams for water quality testing, and avoid stale food to check the spread of diseases,\u201d he emphasized.<\/p>\n

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The Punjab Health Department has been closely coordinating with SDRF, NDRF, the Military, IMA, Red Cross and NGOs to ensure medical and rescue facilities in high-risk areas including Firozpur, Fazilka, Tarn Taran, Gurdaspur, Hoshiarpur, and Kapurthala.<\/p>\n

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Dr Balbir Singh also highlighted the encouraging results of Punjab\u2019s ongoing \u2018Har Shukarvaar, Dengue Te Vaar\u2019 campaign launched last year. \u201cEvery Friday, we actively eliminate mosquito breeding sites with the help of panchayats and local bodies. This year till August 17, Punjab has reported zero dengue deaths, compared to 35-40 deaths annually in previous years. Dengue cases are under control, and we are continuing fumigation, larvae surveillance, and testing at a threefold increased rate,\u201d said the Minister.<\/p>\n

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Similarly, diarrhoea outbreaks have also been significantly contained, with only three minor episodes reported this season.<\/p>\n

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Dr Balbir Singh reaffirmed that there is absolutely no shortage of medicines in any government health facility across Punjab. \u201cOur teams are working 24\/7 to protect citizens, and we are confident the state is well-prepared to handle any medical emergency caused by floods.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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