Chicalim Sarpanch Kamla Prasad Yadav while interacting with residents during a site inspection at the Prabhu Violetta residential complex.
VASCO
With diarrhoea cases continuing to rise and two suspected cases of typhoid adding to concerns, Chicalim Sarpanch Kamla Prasad Yadav on Saturday said that a temporary medical unit will be set up within the Prabhu Violetta residential complex to closely monitor the situation.
Highlighting the latest health update, Yadav said authorities have confirmed fresh diarrhoea cases along with two suspected cases of typhoid, which has raised serious concern among locals. “The health officer has informed us of two more cases of diarrhoea and two suspected cases of typhoid, which is an alarming development. In view of this, I have suggested that a temporary health unit be set up within the complex for close monitoring of patients,” he said.
He added that the society has already offered a room for the purpose and arrangements are underway to operationalise the facility immediately.
“We have been offered a room by the society, and we plan to set up a small health centre there. This will help doctors continuously monitor patients over the next three to four days and ensure that the situation does not escalate into a larger outbreak,” he said.
Describing the situation as alarming, Yadav said the outbreak has created panic not only among residents of the complex but also across Chicalim village, prompting intervention from multiple government departments. “The way people are falling ill has forced the government to step in, and departments such as Health, WRD and GSPCB are now actively taking action. The contaminated borewell at the premises has already been sealed by the WRD, and the panchayat is continuously monitoring the situation while extending all possible support to the residents,” Yadav said.
He pointed out that untreated sewage discharge and malfunctioning sewage treatment plants (STPs) are at the root of the crisis, which has now escalated into a public health concern.
“The core issue is that untreated sewage water is being released, which has contaminated the borewell water, leading to people falling sick. Unless the STPs are made fully functional, this problem will not be resolved,” he said.
Yadav further stated that the panchayat is planning a joint inspection involving the builder and the contractor responsible for operating the STP to address the issue decisively. “We are planning to conduct an inspection with the builder and the contractor managing the STP so that the issue can be sorted out once and for all,” he said.
The sarpanch also noted that the issue of non-functional STPs has been pending for years, with residents repeatedly raising concerns at the village level.
