This Article is From Jul 28, 2014

30 Patients With Cholera Symptoms Admitted to Health Care in Medinipur

Medinipur, West Bengal: 30 people including children suspected of showing symptoms of Cholera were admitted to a primary health centre and nearby medical camps at Tatar village in West Medinipur district, said a medical officer.

The affected people, who used to drink water from 'Sajal Dhara' water system working through pipes and tube wells, were admitted to Ramkrishnapur Primary Health Centre and adjacent medical camps since Saturay night, district's Chief Medical Officer (Health) Girish Chandra Bera said.

They are suspected to be suffering from cholera, Mr Bera said. However, their blood samples are being tested, he added.

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