Henglep hard hit by mysterious epidemic

From Our Correspondent 

CHURACHANDPUR | July 29

There has been unabated rise in the number of patients hit by mysterious epidemic in Henglep sub-division of Churachandpur district. More number of sick people are being transported today for treatment by the sub-division’s administration using Shaktiman trucks.

The disease is suspected to be Swine Flu though it is not confirmed as of now. Villages like Henglep, Najang, Ainujang, Vongmol, Thinghizang, S. Khonom, Mollien and Khanpi have been hard hit. The patients have to be carried by foot owing to the rain and unfriendly terrain.

Henglep village has been affected most by the epidemic. Around 140 households have been reportedly affected by the disease, while 45 households have been affected in Nazang village. 89 patients are from the said village.

Till the time of filing this report, 139 patients are being transported. More number of patients is yet to be transported who need immediate medical attention. Two kids among them are reported to be in critical condition. They have acute symptoms of loose motion and vomiting. 

 The CMO and the district hospital superintendent are trying hard to meet the demands of the heavy number of patients who have been lodged at the hospital. Most of the hospital rooms are being occupied by the rush of the patients. Today 39 patients were discharged and their test results of the blood sample are awaited.

One volunteer talking to the IFP said the most effective way to deal with the epidemic now is to send medical team by the authority concerned without any delay.