Nabarangpur, Sept. 7 (UDN): Concern is mounting in two villages under Tohara panchayat in Odisha’s Nabarangpur district following reports of several residents falling ill with fever over the past few days.
Residents of Padamjhari and Arjunapani villages under Umerkote area have reportedly developed fever, with locals urging the health authorities to intervene and assess the situation at the earliest.
The exact cause of the illness is yet to be established, and there has been no confirmation so far about the nature or source of the fever.
Patient Reportedly Travels 35 Km for Treatment
Healthcare access has emerged as a major concern for residents, particularly those living in remote areas.
In Arjunapani, a woman identified as Gurubari has reportedly been suffering from fever for several days. According to locals, the nearest hospital is around 35 kilometres away, leaving residents with limited access to timely medical care.
She is reportedly receiving treatment from a local practitioner who is not formally qualified to provide medical care, according to villagers.
Meanwhile, three people in Padamjhari are also reportedly suffering from fever. Locals claimed that several other residents in the two villages have developed similar symptoms in recent days.
Villagers Demand Better Health Facilities
Residents have also raised concerns over the availability of regular healthcare services in the area.
According to local claims, around 14,000 people depend on healthcare facilities serving Tohara panchayat. However, a medical facility in a neighbouring panchayat allegedly remains closed frequently, forcing residents to travel considerable distances for treatment.
Locals have further claimed that only one ANM is available to cater to the healthcare needs of the large population.
Villagers have urged the district administration and health department to send a medical team to the affected villages, examine those suffering from fever and take preventive measures if necessary.
Cause of Illness Yet to Be Ascertained
With several people reportedly falling sick, residents are seeking an immediate health assessment to determine whether the cases are linked to a common infection or another local factor.
The health department’s response to the reported cases and the allegations regarding the availability of medical services is awaited.
For residents of the remote villages, the immediate priority remains access to qualified medical professionals and timely treatment, particularly if the number of fever cases increases in the coming days.
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