New Delhi, Aug. 6: The Union Government has deployed a National Joint Outbreak Response Team (NJORT) to Gujarat and Rajasthan to assist state authorities in containing the Chandipura Virus Disease (CHPV) outbreak. The team comprises experts from the National Centre for Disease Control, ICMR, and other public health institutions.
Officials said the deployment aims to strengthen disease surveillance, laboratory testing, vector control, and clinical management. The outbreak has primarily affected children, prompting intensified monitoring and preventive measures. The Centre has advised states to enhance public awareness, ensure early detection, and strengthen coordination to prevent further spread of the infection.
