Nashik, July 30 -- Maharashtra Health Secretary Dr. Nipun Vinayak has directed health officials in Jalgaon, Dhule, and Nandurbar districts to immediately enhance surveillance and isolation measures following a measles outbreak at a government-aided ashramshala (residential school).
The urgent directive came during a review meeting yesterday after thirty-seven students from the institution were admitted to Jalgaon's Government Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) exhibiting measles-like symptoms, with four cases confirmed positive so far.
Dr. Vinayak instructed civil surgeons and district health officers to meticulously track all affected students, implement necessary home isolation protocols, and ensure appropriate treatment, particularly...