Cutbona Fishing Jetty

Cholera kills five workers at the Cutbona and Mobor jetties

There have been five migrant worker deaths and 163 infections as a result of the cholera outbreak that has spread to the Cutbona and Mobor jetties in South Goa. Around 4-5 people get infected with cholera every day, according to state epidemiologist Dr. Utkarsh Betodkar, who reported the first case on August 17.

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11 Sep 2024, 6:05 am

Talking to reporters, Dr. Betodkar stated that 163 cases in all had been reported, with 100 patients having recovered. Twenty-five patients are receiving treatment at the South Goa District Hospital in Margão, and ten patients have been admitted to the Goa Medical College (GMC) and Hospital in Bambolim.
Chief Minister Pramod Sawant expressed regret over the deaths of workers at jetties and said he had given the fisheries department strict instructions to make sure all jetties' hygiene standards are strictly maintained and greatly improved.
"In order to stop more occurrences, the health department is also closely observing the situation and advising the staff on how to practice good hygiene, take preventative action, and guarantee early diagnosis. The directives of the health and fisheries departments must be strictly followed by all parties involved in the trade, he added.

I have given both District Collectors strict instructions to keep a close eye on the situation on the ground and to make sure that all necessary steps are taken to protect the workers' health and wellbeing. Our top priority is ensuring the safety of our employees, and we'll keep up our hard work to stop similar tragedies in the future

Goa Chief Minister, Pramod Sawant

Dr Betodkar emphasized the importance of maintaining hygiene and stated that efforts are being made to stop the disease's spread.
According to Dr. Betodkar, trawler workers have been given kits containing antibiotics and oral rehydration solution (ORS) in case the crew experiences symptoms while at sea.