Jaundice outbreak: All drinking water sources to be chlorinated in Kannur

Meeting held to discuss prevention measures; chlorination week to be observed in January

- EXPRESS NEWS SERVICE @Kannur

TO mitigate the impact of the jaundice epidemic prevailing in the district, District Medical Officer (DMO) Piyush M Namboothiripad has issued a directive mandating the chlorination of all drinking water sources within the district's jurisdiction.

The directive was communicated during an emergency meeting of programme officers convened at the DMO's office to enhance the efficacy of the jaundice prevention measures.

The first two weeks of January will be observed as chlorination week.

Support from local self-government bodies, people's representatives and various departments was sought for the same.

The municipality will be instructed that private drinking water supply in Taliparamba, where the disease has been detected, should be allowed only with the inspection and permission of the health department.

In the event of a jaundice diagnosis among food handlers, mandatory testing will be implemented for all co-workers.