The villagers are suffering from viral fever, malaria and chikungunya.
Surat district health officials swung into action after news spread that more than 200 residents of two villages in Olpad taluka had been affected by infectious diseases. It was epidemic-like situation in the coastal villages of Bhandut and Delasa.
Officials said preventative actions were being taken to control the situation. In both the villages, people are suffering from viral fever, malaria and chikungunya, with majority of families reporting a minimum of 2-3 patients each.
"It has been 10 days that such a situation is prevailing in the area. People are complaining of high fever and pain in joints and are flocking to nearby clinics and government health centres for treatment. In some families, all members are suffering from one disease or the other," said Kamlesh Patel, sarpanch of Bhandut village.
According to Patel, Desai falia and Khadki falia have the maximum number of patients. People of adjoining Delasa village are also suffering from these deadly diseases for the past 10 days.
After learning about the outbreak of the diseases, district health officials sprung into action. A team of doctors visited Bhandut and Delasa villages on Monday and conducted investigation.
According to doctors, improper disposal of filth and heavy water-logging led to the epidemic-like situation.
"Many mosquito-breeding spots have been traced in both the villages. We have sprayed DDT powder, while chlorine tablets are being distributed. Blood samples of all patients have been collected and sent for testing," said district health officer RK Anchal.
According to Anchal, six medical teams have been deployed in both the villages to tackle the situation. He said 111 viral fever cases had been registered during checks.
Meanwhile, a complaint has been filed before the district administration against the village panchayats for not maintaining cleanliness in the villages. Following the outbreak, district administration initiated massive cleanliness drive in both villages.
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