Jammu Kashmir Floods : Prevention of Diseases Post Flood
Prevention of diseases post floods - Primus Super Specialty Hospital-A Hospital for Specialized Surgeries
Beyond harming and demolishing physical infrastructure, natural tragedy can lead to outburst of infectious diseases. World-famous doctors at Primus Super Speciality Hospital classify possible diseases, and give recommendations on prevention, control measures and primary healthcare delivery improvements. Please read below the key quotes from eminent doctors and know the ways to handle diseases.
Dr. Harsh Kapoor, Chairman & Sr. Consultant, Institute of digestive & Hepato-Billiary Sciences, Primus Super Speciality Hospital, "While the flood is on, the main thrust is to save the lives physically. Once water becomes stagnant, various health hazards occur and diseases like ascariasis, cholera, diarrhea, hepatitis, malaria, hookworm infection, malnutrition, polio, typhoid, etc, take place. Therefore, supply of safe and clean water, distributing chlorine tablets, removing stagnant water, discarding old food, continuous delivery of fresh food should be made without any delay. Precaution from mosquitoes is necessary to avoid dengue and further complicated situations."
Dr. Kaushal Kant Mishra, Senior Consultant – Orthopaedics, Primus Super Speciality Hospital, “It’s really important to take preventive measures in order to avoid infections and injuries as they may result in life-long issues. Drinking clean water and eating fresh food will not only reduce the risk of being infectious but also prevent you from various other health hazards. In case if you are injured, creating splint using wooden rod, umbrella stick or any other thing which is strong and doesn’t bend will help you reducing pain and would make you feel comfortable while transferring to hospital. Availability of bandage isn’t necessarily required because splint can be tied up with any clean cloth around like saree or dupatta. However, would also advise people to shift to clean place and avoid mosquito borne diseases."
Dr. Harsh Kapoor, Chairman & Sr. Consultant, Institute of digestive & Hepato-Billiary Sciences, Primus Super Speciality Hospital, "While the flood is on, the main thrust is to save the lives physically. Once water becomes stagnant, various health hazards occur and diseases like ascariasis, cholera, diarrhea, hepatitis, malaria, hookworm infection, malnutrition, polio, typhoid, etc, take place. Therefore, supply of safe and clean water, distributing chlorine tablets, removing stagnant water, discarding old food, continuous delivery of fresh food should be made without any delay. Precaution from mosquitoes is necessary to avoid dengue and further complicated situations."
Dr. Kaushal Kant Mishra, Senior Consultant – Orthopaedics, Primus Super Speciality Hospital, “It’s really important to take preventive measures in order to avoid infections and injuries as they may result in life-long issues. Drinking clean water and eating fresh food will not only reduce the risk of being infectious but also prevent you from various other health hazards. In case if you are injured, creating splint using wooden rod, umbrella stick or any other thing which is strong and doesn’t bend will help you reducing pain and would make you feel comfortable while transferring to hospital. Availability of bandage isn’t necessarily required because splint can be tied up with any clean cloth around like saree or dupatta. However, would also advise people to shift to clean place and avoid mosquito borne diseases."
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Chandragupta Marg Chanakyapuri, New Delhi- 110021
For appointments : +91 9999920206, 6620 6630, 6620 6640
For Emergency : +91 11 6620 6620
Fax : +91 116620 6650, 2611 2633
Email : info@primushospital.com
Website : www.primushospital.com
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