Six children die from diphtheria in Rajasthan’s Deeg district
Rajasthan: In the last 30 days, six children under 10 years old have died from diphtheria in the remote villages of Deeg district, Rajasthan. Despite widespread immunisation efforts, the bacterial infection, which was thought to be almost eradicated, has resurfaced in the area.
Health officials reported that the disease, known for causing fever, sore throat, difficulty in swallowing, and severe airway obstruction, spreads through respiratory droplets and direct contact. Two of the deceased children were vaccinated, three were not, and the immunisation status of the sixth child remains unknown.
The most recent death occurred on October 9, when a boy succumbed to the infection at Jaipur’s SMS Hospital. The first case was reported on September 14, involving a 7-year-old boy. Three additional deaths occurred on September 28, all among children aged between five and six.
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My party will complete 5-year term, says CM Siddaramaiah
Mysuru (Karnataka) (PTI): Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday asserted that the Congress government would complete its five-year term, while sidestepping questions on whether he personally would remain in office for the full duration.
Addressing reporters here, he maintained that decisions on the leadership would rest with the party high command and refrained from giving a direct answer on his own tenure.
“Our party will complete five years,” Siddaramaiah said, when asked if he would complete a full term as Chief Minister.
On the issue of leadership, he reiterated that the final call would be taken by the party leadership, saying, “The high command will decide. There’s no point asking the same thing again.”
Indicating his readiness to travel to the national capital if required, he said, “If I am called to Delhi, I will go,” adding that he would seek an appointment with Rahul Gandhi if needed.
The talks on leadership change have intensified in the power corridor of the state where claims were made that Siddaramaiah would make way for his Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar.
The Chief Minister also underlined that recent by-election victories in Bagalkote and Davanagere South assembly segment reflected public support for the government, stating that this clearly shows that people have appreciated the Congress government and its programmes.
The CM also dismissed the opposition’s claims, alleging they lacked strategy, and said local body elections would be conducted as per rules.
