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Delhi Health Minister Warns Against Waterborne Diseases

by Kathy Jones on Jun 30 2013 8:48 PM

Delhi Health Minister Warns Against Waterborne Diseases

Delhi’s Health Minister A.K. Walia warned that people should be prepared to take necessary caution in order to fight against a possible outbreak of water and vector borne diseases during the current season.

He warned that the weather is conducive to malaria, dengue, cholera, gastroenteritis and typhoid.

About Water Borne Diseases

About Water Borne Diseases
Waterborne diseases are communicable diseases caused by diseases causing microorganisms in contaminated water. It is more prevalent during floods and in tsunami affected areas.

He advised people to take precautionary measures to keep such diseases under control.

Walia was reviewing the situation on water and vector borne diseases in Delhi at a meeting attended by health officials.

Source-IANS

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