In Gujarat's Gandhinagar, 102 typhoid patients, mostly children, have been hospitalized over the last two days. Officials blame drinking water contamination from municipal drainage repair work. No deaths have occurred, but surveillance and emergency measures have been intensified.
Gandhinagar has reported 102 confirmed typhoid cases, with 37 patients admitted to the Civil Hospital and the rest receiving treatment at other facilities. Most patients are children, presenting symptoms such as fever, vomiting, and diarrhea. Officials attribute the outbreak to drinking water contamination stemming from ongoing drainage repair work by the municipal corporation. The highest number of cases have emerged from Sector 24, with additional instances in Sector 21 and nearby areas. Six sites of suspected contamination have been identified, and remedial actions are in progress.
Dr. Nilam Patel, additional director in the state's family welfare and health department, stated, “In total, 102 cases of typhoid have been reported so far, of which 37 patients are admitted at Gandhinagar Civil Hospital while the rest are undergoing treatment at other hospitals. Most of the infected patients are children.” Sixty-three surveillance teams have been deployed, covering 10,000 households and contacting nearly 38,000 individuals through door-to-door checks and awareness campaigns. A rapid response team of physicians and microbiologists has been formed to monitor patients and track the spread.
Residents have been advised to consume boiled water and home-cooked meals. The civic body is distributing chlorine tablets for water tank purification. No fatalities have been recorded. Union Home Minister Amit Shah reviewed the situation on Saturday, while Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi visited the Civil Hospital. Principal Secretary Rajeev Topno affirmed that all necessary steps are being taken to control the outbreak and ensure patient recovery.