Terror of mysterious disease in Rajouri, 16 people lost their lives, many people affected, officials on high alert

New Delhi: A mysterious disease has created a stir in Badhal village of Rajouri, Jammu and Kashmir. Since the beginning of December 2024, 16 people have died due to this disease while 38 people are reported to be affected. Despite extensive efforts by medical experts and organizations like PGIMER Chandigarh, National Institute of Virology and National Center for Disease Control (NCDC), the cause of the disease remains unknown. On Saturday, a woman from Badhal village was admitted to the Government Medical College (GMC) after showing symptoms of a mysterious disease.

Officer on high alert

Rajouri district administration, health department and police are working in coordination to investigate the deaths and provide support to the affected families and officials are on high alert. The outbreak has mainly affected three interrelated families in the village. The lack of concrete information about the causes of the disease is hampering efforts to implement targeted measures, forcing local authorities to increase their investigations and preventive actions over time to avoid further casualties . The medical team present there is also keeping an eye on the chaotic situation of the mysterious disease. An official said that we are closely monitoring the situation. Reports of illnesses and deaths due to the mysterious disease will be available within 8-10 days. Medical assistance has been provided in 4 wards, and door-to-door counseling and monitoring is ongoing.

Symptoms of this disease

ICMR has collected samples, and we are taking samples daily. Doctors are available 24/7, and the village has been under surveillance since December 7. Another member of the team said that all necessary tests have been done from the pediatric point of view. Symptoms and progression of the disease have been observed. The condition of sick children deteriorates rapidly within 2-3 days, leading to coma and eventually death despite ventilation. Notably, these incidences are restricted to three specific families, suggesting a non-infectious cause. Therefore, there is no need for the general public to worry. The situation is constantly changing, with all relevant departments committed to identifying the origin of the disease and ensuring the safety of the local population. Also read…