First Death in Dengue at Gajapati
Odishabarta
Paralakhemundi- This year a dengue infected person died. Deceased’s name was Bikash Lima (25) of Gumma block in Namangada panchayat of Christian sahi.At MKCG Medical College Hospital he died during his treatment.Similarly other 5 infected in dengue also admitted.
On retrospect deceased’s family members said due to neglegence on treatment he died. Bikash’s brother-in-law said he was under treatment at first at Paralakhemundi DHH. Later after feeling serious & infections on dengue tested,later he had been shifted to Brahmapur.For long 7 hours no treatment done. On test he had been found symptoms of dengue. Immediate remedial measures not available so he died. At Namangada no preventive measures taken nor DDT spray done rather bleaching powder spray.By health department said ASHA worker tested for malaria.Dr. Suchitra Das Superintendent of MKCG College Hospital said nobody died in dengue nor any dengue patients admitted.They were all tested & on dengue negative report furnished.
