Jamshedpur DC Rajiv Ranjan Reviews Cerebral Malaria Treatment Amid Potka Outbreak

Jamshedpur: Amid a persistent rise in cerebral malaria cases from the Potka block, Jamshedpur Deputy Commissioner (DC) Rajiv Ranjan on Sunday inspected MGM Medical College & Hospital and Sadar Hospital to review patient care and assess available medical infrastructure.

During the inspection, the Deputy Commissioner interacted with patients and their families to check on their recovery, while doctors provided detailed clinical updates on each case.

DC Directs Management to Ensure Seamless Medical Care

Reviewing the existing hospital arrangements, Ranjan instructed the hospital management to eliminate any hurdles in patient care.

The Deputy Commissioner ordered officials to maintain constant stockpiles of:

• Essential medicines and diagnostic facilities
• Blood units
• Hospital beds and critical care services

Following the inspection, Ranjan said that all cerebral malaria patients currently admitted to MGM and Sadar hospitals are stable.

“Teams of doctors are closely monitoring every patient. The district administration, in coordination with the Health Department, is keeping a close watch on the evolving situation,” Ranjan stated.

Health Department Intensifies Ground Action in Potka

The DC announced that the Health Department has scaled up its ground response across the hit villages of Potka block.

Health workers are currently conducting large-scale door-to-door surveys, fever screenings, rapid malaria testing, and medicine distribution. Additionally, teams are running local awareness campaigns focused on mosquito net usage and eradicating breeding grounds. A team of specialists from the State Health Department is also making regular visits to the affected areas to monitor the situation and strengthen containment measures.

An Appeal to Citizens: Avoid Self-Medication

Ranjan appealed to the public not to ignore symptoms like fever, chills, or severe headaches. He urged residents to immediately visit the nearest government health centre for professional testing rather than resorting to self-medication.

He also called upon citizens to use mosquito nets daily, maintain hygiene around their houses, and prevent water stagnation. Early diagnosis and timely treatment, he noted, remain crucial to preventing fatal complications from cerebral malaria.