Patiala, Sept. 14 -- In the aftermath of devastating floods, the health department is set to roll out a three-day campaign across all 2,303 flood-affected villages across the state from Sunday. The move comes amid growing concerns of outbreak of water-borne and vector-borne diseases, including dengue, malaria, diarrhoea and skin infection.

According to officials, special medical camps will be organised in every affected village from September 14 to 16. These camps will provide free check-ups, medicines and essential health services, with a particular focus on vulnerable groups such as children, senior citizens, pregnant women and lactating mothers. A fumigation and larvicidal spray drive will also be conducted.

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