Waterborne disease cases spike at district hospital, officials say

Health officials have confirmed a noticeable rise in admissions for waterborne diseases at the district hospital over the past few days. The increase has strained the facility’s capacity and prompted heightened monitoring of patient symptoms.

Medical staff attribute the surge to recent contamination of local water sources, though investigations are ongoing to pinpoint the exact cause. The hospital has activated its emergency response protocol, allocating additional beds and deploying extra nursing personnel to manage the influx.

The district health department has issued advisories urging residents to boil drinking water, avoid untreated sources, and practice strict personal hygiene. Authorities are coordinating with municipal water agencies to conduct testing and remedial actions to prevent further spread.