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Odisha on High Alert: Cyclone Threat Looms
27 Oct
Summary
- Odisha health department issues high alert due to potential cyclone.
- Leave cancelled for officials; control rooms activated for round-the-clock monitoring.
- Stocks of essential medicines and medical supplies to be maintained.
As a potential cyclone threatens Odisha, the state health department has placed vulnerable districts on high alert, mandating uninterrupted services. To manage the situation, officials' leave has been canceled, and state and district control rooms are now operational 24/7.
During a preparedness review meeting, authorities were instructed to ensure adequate supplies of essential medicines, including halogen tablets and bleaching powder. Mobile health units and rapid response teams are being readied to provide care in remote locations.
Surveillance for diseases like cholera, malaria, and dengue is being intensified, with prompt treatment emphasized. Special attention is being given to relief centers to ensure safe drinking water and sanitation.
Authorities are also focusing on vulnerable populations, such as pregnant women, children, and the elderly. The health department affirmed its readiness to address any health challenges arising from the impending weather event.
