Rising KashmirRising KashmirRising Kashmir
  • Home
  • Top Stories
  • News
    • Kashmir
    • City
    • Jammu
    • Politics
  • Health
  • Anchor
  • Features
  • Interview
  • Video
Search

Archives

  • May 2025
  • April 2025
  • March 2025
  • February 2025
  • January 2025
  • December 2024
  • November 2024
  • October 2024
  • September 2024
  • August 2024
  • July 2024
  • June 2024
  • May 2024
  • April 2024
  • March 2024
  • February 2024
  • January 2024
  • December 2023
  • November 2023
  • October 2023
  • September 2023
  • August 2023
  • July 2023
  • June 2023
  • May 2023
  • April 2023
  • March 2023
  • February 2023
  • January 2023
  • December 2022
  • November 2022
  • October 2022
  • September 2022
  • August 2022
  • July 2022
  • June 2022
  • May 2022

Categories

  • Anchor
  • Breaking
  • Business
  • City
  • Developing Story
  • Editorial
  • Education
  • Features
  • Health
  • Interview
  • Jammu
  • Jammu and Kashmir News
  • Kashmir
  • Kashmir Tourism
  • Kath Bath
  • National
  • Opinion
  • Politics
  • Sports
  • Technology
  • Top Stories
  • Trending
  • Uncategorized
  • Video
  • Viewpoint
  • World
© 2022 Foxiz News Network. Ruby Design Company. All Rights Reserved.
Reading: Kashmir witnesses surge in Conjunctivitis cases
Share
Notification Show More
Font ResizerAa
Rising KashmirRising Kashmir
Font ResizerAa
  • Home
  • Top Stories
  • News
  • Health
  • Anchor
  • Features
  • Interview
  • Video
Search
  • Home
  • Top Stories
  • News
    • Kashmir
    • City
    • Jammu
    • Politics
  • Health
  • Anchor
  • Features
  • Interview
  • Video
Follow US
© 2024. All Rights Reserved.
Rising Kashmir > Blog > Kashmir > Kashmir witnesses surge in Conjunctivitis cases
Kashmir

Kashmir witnesses surge in Conjunctivitis cases

M Peerzada
Last updated: August 12, 2023 1:08 am
M Peerzada
Published: August 12, 2023
Share
4 Min Read
SHARE
Srinagar, Aug 11: Kashmir is witnessing a surge in conjunctivitis cases as 5,320 cases have been reported with health officials saying that measures have been put in place to control the spread.
As per figures of the Directorate of Health Services Kashmir, the valley has so far reported 5,320 cases and the highest numbers of cases were reported from Pulwama and Baramulla districts.
The total figures include 999 cases in Baramulla, 924 cases in Pulwama, 786 cases from Srinagar, 781 cases in Anantnag, 601 in Shopian,  412 in Kupwara, 287 in Ganderbal, 351 in Budgam and 15 in Bandipora.
Head Department of Ophthalmology, Govt. Medical College, Srinagar, Prof. Sabia Rashid said that the department sees 40-50 people with conjunctivitis every day in its OPD.
“This is a viral infection that comes every year. This year there were more floods and infection has increased due to rains which is the reason why cases have gone up,” she said.
“Over the past two weeks we have been witnessing a surge in cases. There is no need to panic and it recovers itself just like other flues and viral infections,” the HoD said.
A conjunctivitis patient generally experiences eyes turning red, feeling itchy and painful, and witnessing a watery or thick discharge. The disease can be caused by viruses, bacteria, or allergens, and in some cases can be highly infectious.
“Initially when the viral infection attacks a patient they face discomfort and eyes turn red. The infection spreads very quickly just like respiratory infections. It can also spread in crowded places and there is a need of precautionary measures,” Prof. Sabia said.
She said if a child catches the infection they should be kept at home for some days so that it can‘t spread to other children.
In order to protect oneself from the infection, proper hygiene is essential, such as ensuring one doesn’t touch the eyes with unclean hands, and doesn’t share articles like towels, contact lenses, or eye makeup products.
“The infection rarely affects vision and it recovers itself. Those who have been infected by it should consult doctors and get treated. It can be treated with eye drops, precautions are necessary,” she said.
The doctor advised that people who have been infected should avoid close contact with other individuals so as to stop the spread.
Dr Mir Mushtaq, spokesperson Directorate of Health Services Kashmir said the health department has taken various measures to control the spread of Conjunctivitis.
The department launched a robust surveillance system to track the number of conjunctivitis cases, identify trends, and detect outbreaks early. “Healthcare providers are encouraged to report cases promptly to the health department for accurate data collection,” he said.
The department has launched public awareness campaigns to educate the public about conjunctivitis, its symptoms, modes of transmission, and preventive measures. These campaigns are conducted through means of posters, pamphlets, social media, and community outreach programs.
“Public is being informed about the current situation, preventive measures, and any necessary actions through regular social media, press releases, media briefings, and public service announcements,” Mir said. 
It has also started contact tracing to identify and notify individuals who have been in close contact with confirmed cases. “This helps to prevent further transmission and allows for early detection of new cases,” he added.
India is currently witnessing an outbreak of conjunctivitis, commonly known as ‘pink eye’, a contagious eye infection in hospitals in the national capital.
 
 
 
Valley’s peripheral hospitals face shortage of specialist doctors
Three drug peddlers arrested in Handwara
SIDBI, IUST to launch ‘Skill To Enterprise Model’ course
Kashmir offers huge potential for Bulgarian rose cultivation: Expert
Govt orders transfer, postings of Pvt Secretaries in J&K

Sign Up For Daily Newsletter

Be keep up! Get the latest breaking news delivered straight to your inbox.
By signing up, you agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge the data practices in our Privacy Policy. You may unsubscribe at any time.
Share This Article
Facebook Whatsapp Whatsapp Copy Link Print
Previous Article Report sale of substandard fertilizers, pesticides: Agri deptt urges farmers
Next Article Shravan Maas is time to seek spiritual growth: Suri 
Leave a Comment Leave a Comment

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Stay Connected

1MFollowersLike
262kFollowersFollow
InstagramFollow
234kSubscribersSubscribe
Google NewsFollow

Latest News

Tourism comes to grind halt in Sonamarg after Pahalgam terror attack
Kashmir
May 29, 2025
SKUAST-K to establish advanced reproductive biotechnology centre to enhance animal breeding
Kashmir
May 29, 2025
DC calls for intensified action against drug abuse at NCORD review in Gbl
Kashmir
May 29, 2025
Shikara operators continue to ignore mandatory safety protocols
City
May 29, 2025

Recent Posts

  • Tourism comes to grind halt in Sonamarg after Pahalgam terror attack
  • SKUAST-K to establish advanced reproductive biotechnology centre to enhance animal breeding
  • DC calls for intensified action against drug abuse at NCORD review in Gbl
  • Shikara operators continue to ignore mandatory safety protocols
  • IUST partners with government for building safer J&K

Recent Comments

  1. BASHIR AHMAD BHAT on Poor hotel accommodation, lack of medical facilities irk Kashmiri pilgrims in Saudi Arabia, video goes viral
  2. sree vishnu movies on Pahalgam attack shatters Kashmir’s film tourism revival
  3. SavePlus on AI and Behavioural Analytics in Gaming: Making the World of Gaming Better
  4. Parul on Govt acknowledges faulty streetlights on Narbal-Tangmarg road
  5. dr gora on Women Veterinarians and the Goal of Viksit Bharat

Contact Us

Flat No 7,Press Enclave, Srinagar, 190001
0194 2477887
9971795706
[email protected]
[email protected]

Quick Link

  • E-Paper
  • About Us
  • Contact Us

Top Categories

Stay Connected

1.06MLike
262.5kFollow
InstagramFollow
234.3kSubscribe
WhatsAppFollow
Rising KashmirRising Kashmir
Follow US
© 2025. All Rights Reserved.
Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Username or Email Address
Password

Lost your password?