In a proactive move to safeguard the health of its most vulnerable students, authorities in Parvathipuram-Manyam district have commenced an extensive health screening program. This district-wide initiative targets all students enrolled in tribal schools, coming in the wake of a distressing situation where two children tragically passed away and close to a hundred others were hospitalized battling jaundice and various other illnesses.
The swift action was prompted by urgent directives from Tribal Welfare Minister Gummadi Sandhya Rani and District Collector N. Prabhaka Reddy. Dedicated medical teams have already started deploying to schools, working diligently to screen every student within the ambitious two-week deadline.
Dr. S. Bhaskara Rao, the District Medical and Health Officer, emphasized the critical role of hygiene. He strongly urged all school administrations to enforce stringent cleanliness protocols within their compounds to effectively stem the spread of communicable diseases. Dr. Rao also provided reassurance, stating that the current health situation is under control, and all hospitalized students are making good progress towards recovery and are expected to be discharged shortly.
Furthermore, Dr. Bhaskara Rao recommended implementing a “Dry Day” every Friday as a simple yet effective measure against waterborne diseases. He confirmed that specialized medical teams are diligently examining approximately 30,000 students, ensuring that anyone identified with health concerns receives prompt and appropriate treatment. Complementing these efforts, comprehensive fogging operations are actively being conducted both inside and around hostel facilities, forming a key component of the district’s extensive sanitation campaign.