DC forms expert committee to combat outbreaks amid risk
In response to the escalating risk of disease outbreaks due to rising river water levels, Deputy Commissioner Himanshu Jain, on Wednesday, established a specialized committee to safeguard public health. The committee, led by Chief Administrator of GLADA, Sandeep Kumar, includes Additional Deputy Commissioner (Development) Amarjit Bains, Assistant Commissioner (Under Training) Dr. Pragati Rani, and Dr. Bishav Mohan from DMCH.
City Air News
Sep 3, 2025 05:20
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Ludhiana, September 3, 2025: In response to the escalating risk of disease outbreaks due to rising river water levels, Deputy Commissioner Himanshu Jain, on Wednesday, established a specialized committee to safeguard public health. The committee, led by Chief Administrator of GLADA, Sandeep Kumar, includes Additional Deputy Commissioner (Development) Amarjit Bains, Assistant Commissioner (Under Training) Dr. Pragati Rani, and Dr. Bishav Mohan from DMCH.
This dedicated committee has been tasked with organizing medical camps as needed and ensuring the availability of essential medicines to prevent the spread of diseases. Additionally, the committee has been authorized to coordinate with private and government hospitals to procure medicines and assemble medical teams as required. The committee and medical teams will work tirelessly to conduct health camps, distribute medicines, and provide medical support to affected areas.
Deputy Commissioner Jain called on Ludhiana residents to fully cooperate with the medical teams and adhere to health advisories to ensure their safety during this critical period.
Medical Teams and deployment details:
Medical Team 1
Location: Government Senior Secondary School, Focal Point, Ludhiana
Medical Team 2
Location: Government Senior Secondary School, Sherpur Kalan
Medical Team 3
Location: Government Senior Secondary School, Vishrampur
Medical Team 4
Location: Government Senior Secondary School, Tajpur Road, Ludhiana
