Raipur: The issue of malaria and diarrhea was raised once again in the assembly. Bhilai MLA Devendra Yadav said that the information given by the health minister was not correct and talked about improving the system. Health Minister Shyam Bihari Jaiswal told the MLA not to do politics on the death and said that the government is improving the system, due to which the death has reduced.
Earlier, BJP MLA Motilal Sahu raised the issue through a call for attention in the assembly and talked about the outbreak of malaria and diarrhea in many districts of the state. Minister Shyambihari Jaiswal said that continuous investigation is being done in all the districts.
The minister said that malaria is under control in Bastar division. The reason for the death of two children is being brought to the hospital late. Along with this, mosquito nets are being distributed continuously. There is also adequate availability of medicines.
Motilal Sahu said that the previous government did not make the payment, so the medicines are not being supplied. The minister clarified that the supply of medicines has not been stopped due to non-payment anywhere. Adequate supply of medicines and test kits has been made.
The department’s team is reaching remote villages in Bastar by boat and conducting tests, there is no shortage anywhere, more tests have been conducted than the previous government. BJP MLA Dharmjeet Singh has suggested that instructions should be given to the higher officials of the district as well as the lower level employees. Information about malaria victims should reach the health department on time.