Health crisis brews at Delhi protest as heat & overcrowding trigger viral infections
Protesters at Delhi's Jantar Mantar are facing a health crisis due to extreme heat, overcrowding, and poor sanitation, leading to widespread viral infections and dehydration. Volunteer medical teams are providing emergency care, but the lack of adequate food and shelter is exacerbating the situation.
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The report highlights the humanitarian challenges faced by demonstrators in extreme weather conditions and the strain on volunteer medical resources.
NEW DELHI: Amid the ongoing protest at Delhi's Jantar Mantar, many protesters have reported health problems, including viral infections, dehydration and other illnesses, due to intense heat, high humidity and overcrowded conditions.Volunteer doctors at the protest site said many protesters are suffering from sore throats, headaches, fever and dehydration after spending days outdoors. They added that sleeping in the open and limited access to proper food and rest have worsened the situation.Speaking to the media, Dr Shilpa from Punjab's 'Five River Heart Association' said a large number of people are approaching her with complaints of sore throats, headaches and high fever.Many are sleeping on the ground in the open, increasing the risk of infection, said Shilpa, who is providing free medical care to protesters at Jantar Mantar.She said that by Wednesday evening, over 200 people had been administered paracetamol and other related medications."A large number of elderly people are coming…
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