Hailakandi administration steps in for treatment of children afflicted with skin ailments

April 26: The Hailakandi district administration has stepped in for treatment of skin diseases and rashes among children at Kadmacherra area under Algapur revenue circle. Consequent upon receiving news that children at Kadmacherra area are suffering from rashes and skin ailments, the Childline authorities informed the district administration about it.

On getting the information from Childline, Deputy Commissioner, Keerthi Jalli swung into action and directed the health authorities here to proceed to the area and to provide necessary medical care and treatment to the children afflicted with rashes and skin ailments. A team of Mobile Medical Unit rushed to Kadmacherra and started treating the children with skin infections. It also provided medicines and medicated soaps after clinically examining the affected children.

The public health engineering department also reached the spot and distributed purified water packets in the area. The administration also distributed ration to the local people. Following the treatment, the children are showing signs of recovery. “We are happy that children are recovering from skin ailments,” said an elated Jalli.