Health Dangers Increase in Flood-Stricken India; Reports of Malaria, Snake Bites on the Rise
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August 29, 2007, New Delhi -- Catholic Relief Services (CRS) staff and partners in India are responding to an increase in water-borne illnesses in the state of Bihar on the Nepalese border, an area struggling to recover from the worst monsoon flooding in decades. Nurses in remote health centers are treating more cases of malaria, diarrhea and respiratory infections. Snake bites are also on the rise, and health workers will need larger supplies of anti-venom to prevent victims from dying. "Snake bites are not uncommon in the summer months, but the number of cases this year in Bihar is much higher due to the flooding," said Jennifer Poidatz, CRS India country representative. "With more heavy rain in the forecast, we're concerned the health risks here could get much worse."
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August 29, 2007, New Delhi -- Catholic Relief Services (CRS) staff and partners in India are responding to an increase in water-borne illnesses in the state of Bihar on the Nepalese border, an area struggling to recover from the worst monsoon flooding in decades. Nurses in remote health centers are treating more cases of malaria, diarrhea and respiratory infections. Snake bites are also on the rise, and health workers will need larger supplies of anti-venom to prevent victims from dying. "Snake bites are not uncommon in the summer months, but the number of cases this year in Bihar is much higher due to the flooding," said Jennifer Poidatz, CRS India country representative. "With more heavy rain in the forecast, we're concerned the health risks here could get much worse."
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