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During the week under report, the following districts
detected the outbreak early and initiated early containment measures:
 West
Kameng District (Arunachal Pradesh): An outbreak of meseals with 200
cases & 14 deaths was notified in the district during the month of August
2002. The disease affected five villages in remote administrative circle of
West Kameng district. The affected children were in the age group 1 to 8. The
rapid response team of the district investigated the episode and now the
disease is under control.
Chandigarh
(Chandigarh): An outbreak of dengue fever was notified by rapid response
team in Indira Colony, Manimajara and surrounding area of Chandigarh. A total
of 15 laboratory confirmed cases were notified during the month of October
2002. The RRT investigated the episode and initialised control measures to
prevent furthur increase in the cases.
Dhule
District (Maharashtra): An outbreak of
malaria was notified by the district rapid response team during the 3rd
week of October 2002. A total of 42 cases were
notified in AnerDamAshram
School of
district.
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