{
  "id": 15239819,
  "title": "Two Children Die After Suspected Malaria In MP's Garoth, Eight Health Teams Deployed For Village-Wide Screening",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/two-children-die-after-suspected-malaria-in-mps-garoth-eight-health",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-10-17T16:30:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/indore/two-children-die-after-suspected-malaria-in-mps-garoth-eight-health-teams-deployed-for-village-wide-screening"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In Chhoti Kotdi village of Bhanpura tehsil, Madhya Pradesh, the tragic deaths of two young children have led to urgent health measures being implemented by the local authorities. Initial reports suggest that the children's deaths were linked to malaria and dangerously low platelet levels. Upon receiving orders from the Collector Divyank Singh, SDO Rahul Chauhan convened an emergency meeting with officials from various departments, including Health, Women and Child Development, Revenue, and District Panchayat, as well as the District Malaria Officer. At this gathering, eight specialized teams were appointed to perform door-to-door health screenings and identify any other potential cases of disease.\n\nIndividuals experiencing symptoms such as fever are being advised to seek treatment at the Bhanpura Civil Hospital. In an effort to prevent further outbreaks, the administration has initiated fogging and pesticide spraying operations across affected areas, targeting mosquito breeding sites. These teams are also treating stagnant water with larvicidal substances, aiming to eliminate mosquito larvae and halt the spread of disease. SDO Chauhan directed the officials to identify potential sources of malaria and dengue, ensuring a thorough health screening across the entire village. He emphasized the importance of public awareness in controlling mosquito-borne illnesses, urging residents to prevent water accumulation around their homes, regularly clean coolers and utensils, and promptly report any fever cases to the health teams.\n\nThe administration remains committed to these preventive actions and health surveillance in the village to mitigate the risk of additional infections.",
  "summary": "Garoth (Madhya Pradesh): The deaths of two children in Chhoti Kotdi village of Bhanpura tehsil prompted the health department and local administration to launch emergency preventive measures. According to preliminary information, the children were suffering from malaria and critically low platelet counts. Acting on Collector Divyank Singh's instructions, Garoth SDO Rahul Chauhan convened an…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}