Palwal, Feb. 24 -- The health situation in Chayansa village in Haryana has stabilised, with no deaths reported due to the unidentified illness after February 11, officials said on Monday, adding that the exact cause of the earlier deaths remains unconfirmed as several families did not permit post-mortem examinations. Panic gripped had residents of village on February 6 after authorities in Palwal district declared a health emergency following at least seven deaths linked to illness between January 6 and February 11. While officials had suspected a hepatitis outbreak, they have neither been able to confirm the diagnosis nor identify its source. Palwal deputy commissioner Dr Harish Kumar Vashishth on Monday said the district administration and health department are maintaining heightened vigilance and round-the-clock surveillance in the village to prevent any further spread. "Since February 11, no death linked to the unidentified illness has been reported. The situation is now under control," he said. He clarified that while investigations are ongoing, determining the precise cause of the outbreak has been challenging. "In some cases, post-mortems could not be conducted as families did not consent, which limits clinical conclusions. However, based on available medical records, it appears that the deaths may have been caused by two different diseases," he said. The deputy commissioner said the administration's focus extends beyond managing the immediate crisis to preventing similar incidents in the future. He announced that a special campaign will be launched against unqualified medical practitioners and the sale of unregulated energy drinks. "People should seek treatment only from registered doctors. Reuse of syringes and unsafe injections can be a major source of infection," Dr Vashishth said, also flagging contaminated drinking water as a potential risk factor. Health department teams remain deployed in the village on a 24x7 basis, conducting door-to-door surveys, health screenings and awareness drives. Special medical camps have been set up to provide blood tests and consultations, officials said. "The health and safety of villagers is our highest priority. Surveillance, testing and awareness efforts will continue until the situation is fully resolved and public confidence is fully restored," the deputy commissioner said....