2 min readJaipurApr 7, 2026 06:12 AM IST
The deaths of five children at two villages in the Lasadiya area of Rajasthan’s Salumbar district between April 1 and April 5 after developing fever have led to medical teams being rushed to the area as authorities implemented measures to monitor the situation.
A team of specialists from RNT Medical College, Udaipur, has been dispatched to conduct a detailed on-ground investigation and determine the cause of the deaths. Another team from the Directorate of Health Services, Jaipur, has also been sent to assist in monitoring and response efforts.
Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma has taken cognisance of the situation, directing officials to ascertain the facts, identify the cause of the deaths, and implement measures to prevent further spread of the illness.
The children who died were between 2 and 4 years old.
Chief Secretary V Srinivas reviewed the situation through video conferencing on Monday night and issued directions for continuous monitoring and coordinated action among departments.
Principal Secretary (Medical and Health) Gayatri Rathore said, “Immediate treatment will be provided to any child showing symptoms. Critically ill children are to be referred without delay to district hospitals or medical college facilities.”
Authorities have also initiated preventive measures against possible mosquito-borne diseases, including anti-larval activities, source reduction, and fogging operations in the affected areas.
Officials said further action will depend on the findings of the expert teams, as efforts continue to contain the situation and prevent additional casualties.
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Health teams have been deployed across the affected villages and nearby areas to conduct intensive screening of children, particularly those showing fever-like symptoms.
