Bhubaneswar: The contaminated water led to a jaundice outbreak among students of Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya (JNV) in Khordha district, Public Health officials today confirmed it.
The confirmation came after two water samples tested positive for water-borne diseases. The water sample collected from the kitchen and water tank was found to have jaundice properties. The jaundice outbreak was not spread due to food contamination or junk food, the department clarified.
Amid rising jaundice infections among students, health authorities investigated the situation and have stepped up preventive measures to contain the spread. Health teams visited schools and conducted inspections. Blood samples and a water sample were collected for lab tests after concerns grew following multiple positive cases reported from the residential school.
State Health Minister Mukesh Mahaling on Monday assured the public that the health crisis at a residential school in Khurda is stabilizing, with dozens of affected students currently recovering after a sudden rise in jaundice cases.
Health authorities on Tuesday inspected and reviewed the suspected jaundice outbreak at the Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya (JNV) located in Gurujanga village of Khordha district, after a rise in cases among students raised concerns. Senior officials, including Chief District Medical Officer (CDMO) Sanjay Roy and District Public Health Officer Dr. Ranjan Mitra, visited the campus to assess the situation and oversee preventive measures.
