KHATIMA NEWS
Uttarkashi
8 of 15 children who fell ill in Bhangeli village, Uttarkashi, have tested positive for Coxsackie virus linked to hand, foot and mouth disease. Health teams are examining other children, while the Water Institute has increased monitoring of local water sources amid uncertainty over how the virus spread.
Uttarkashi
Residents of Bhangeri village in Uttarkashi’s Bhatwari block have reported painful boils, itching, burning and fever among children and women after a new water source was connected under the Jal Jeevan Mission. Health officials have examined affected residents, supplied medicines and advised households to boil drinking water while the source is investigated.
Tehri
In Tehri Garhwal, the Krishi Vigyan Kendra held a one-day nutrition education and awareness program in Badeda village under the Ninth National Nutrition Month. A total of 48 participants, including women, children, and adolescents, joined to learn about balanced diets and healthy habits.
Dehradun
Authorities in Dehradun will file cases against individuals who pollute rivers by dumping waste. A city-wide drive will map and mark unauthorized dumping sites, tighten surveillance, and ensure wastewater is treated before disposal, as part of a broader solid waste management push.
Champawat
A new plan in Champawat allocates 5.76 lakh rupees to deploy handheld X-ray machines for timely identification and active case finding of potential TB patients. Technologists will receive incentives on each X-ray to drive screening in hard-to-reach areas, aligning with government directives on X-ray screening.
