Tripura’s Health Department Ramps Up Response to Flood Crisis

In the wake of devastating floods in Tripura, the state’s Health Department has launched a massive health camp initiative to provide critical medical services to affected communities. With 1,650 camps set up across the state, over 42,000 people have received essential healthcare, including treatment for flood-related illnesses like diarrhea, respiratory infections, and skin diseases.

Health Secretary Kiran Gitte highlighted the importance of these camps in reaching remote and flood-affected areas, saying, “Our goal is to deliver healthcare to the grassroots level, where it’s needed most.”

In addition to the health camps, teams have screened over 35,000 individuals from 23,000 families, and distributed vital supplies like bleaching powder and medicines. Gitte also urged the public to take precautions against waterborne diseases by boiling drinking water.

The floods have had a severe impact on the state’s infrastructure, with over 4,600 kilometers of roads damaged and estimated losses of Rs 1,825 crore. Landslides have occurred at 4,644 locations, and restoration efforts are underway with the deployment of heavy machinery.

Despite the challenges, the state has made progress in restoring affected areas, with 1,048 locations already cleared. However, the damage to embankments, dams, and irrigation assets remains a significant concern, with losses estimated at Rs 625 crore.

The Health Department’s swift response has helped mitigate the health risks associated with the floods, and the state continues to work towards recovery and restoration.