J’khand: MGMMCH to probe outbreak as brain malaria toll reaches 10

J’khand: MGMMCH to probe outbreak as brain malaria toll reaches 10

At least 11 doctors face consequences amid a cerebral malaria outbreak in East Singhbhum, Jharkhand, linked to 10 deaths, prompting a health investigation.

Health department asks MGMMCH to probe malaria surge in East Singhbhum

Jharkhand health department asks MGMMCH to probe East Singhbhum malaria surge; 1,731 cases, 6 confirmed deaths, with Potka worst-hit and officials facing action.

Malaria Cases Surge in East Singhbhum, Over 1,800 Infections Reported in Two Weeks

Jamshedpur: East Singhbhum district is witnessing a sharp rise in malaria cases, with 1,826 infections reported over the past 14 days, prompting the Health Department to intensify surveillance, treatment and preventive measures across affected areas. On Saturday alone, 110 new malaria cases were detected during extensive screening drives. The outbreak has been most severe in Potka block, where repeated screening campaigns have been carried out f…