Media Scanning & Verification Cell Media alert from the Media Scanning & Verification Cell, IDSP-NCDC. Publication Reporting Alert ID Place Name News Source/Publication Language Date Date www.nagalandpost.com/English Peren 4623 02.05.2018 02.05.2018 http://www.nagalandpost.com/channelnews/state/Stat Nagaland eNews.aspx?news=TkVXUzEwMDEzMjE4Mg%3D%3 D 37 villagers treated for acute gastroenteritis at New Title: Chalkot village in district Peren, Nagaland Action By CSU, IDSP Information communicated to DSU- Peren, SSU-Nagaland –NCDC Around 37 villagers were treated for acute gastroenteritis after it broke out at New Chalkot Village, Peren on April 30. Informing this in a press statement, village council chairman, Ngulkhoneh Hangsing said that the outbreak occurred due to heavy rain, which led all potable water sources of the village contaminated and villagers severely affected by contaminated water. As the condition of the villagers became critical, VCC said it called for distressed help on Tuesday to CMO Peren and Assam Rifles post, Ahthibung.However, timely response from both Government agencies, the situation was brought under control and adequate medicines given to village ASHA to counter such criticality in future by the Government agencies, VCC said. Two teams led by Dr. Vezokholu Khamo, MO PHC, Ahthibung and Dr. Ramhhgum, CHC, Jalukie along with BFNA (Battalion Field Nursing Assistant) of AR reached the village in due time and treated the villagers who were severely affected. Meanwhile, village chief of New Chalkot village, Sehkholal Hangsing expressed gratitude to the government agencies for their timely medical assistance. Save Water- Save Life, Save a tree- Don't print unless it's really necessary! Disclaimer:- This is a media alert subject to verification. Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme (IDSP), National Centre for Disease Control, Ministry Of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India 22-Sham Nath Marg, Delhi – 110 054 For more information please contact: Media Scanning & Verification Cell: - Phone (011)23946029 Email: - [email protected], [email protected], [email protected] 1 Join us on http://www.facebook.com/pages/Media-Scanning-Verification-Cell-IDSPNCDC/137297949672921 Page https://twitter.com/MSVC1 Gastroenteritis, also known as infectious diarrhea, is inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract that involves the stomach and small intestine. Symptoms may include diarrhea, vomiting, and abdominal pain. Fever, lack of energy, and dehydration may also occur. Transmission may occur due to eating improperly prepared foods, drinking contaminated water, or through close contact with an individual who is infected. Save Water- Save Life, Save a tree- Don't print unless it's really necessary! Disclaimer:- This is a media alert subject to verification. Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme (IDSP), National Centre for Disease Control, Ministry Of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India 22-Sham Nath Marg, Delhi – 110 054 For more information please contact: Media Scanning & Verification Cell: - Phone (011)23946029 Email: - [email protected], [email protected], [email protected] 2 Join us on http://www.facebook.com/pages/Media-Scanning-Verification-Cell-IDSPNCDC/137297949672921 Page https://twitter.com/MSVC1 .