Jaundice Scare at Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya Triggers Probe After One Case Confirmed

Overview

• CDMO Sanjay Kumar Mohapatra and a medical team visited the Biswanathpur school to inspect hygiene, water sources and the canteen, and to begin screening all students.
• Authorities ordered a high-level inquiry, and the District Education Officer deputed the Gondia block education officer to verify on-ground reports and file a report.
• Officials say only one OAV student has tested positive and is receiving home care, with the CDMO noting no outbreak has been declared and the situation is under control.
• Parents and local leaders allege 10–15 or more students are ill and cite poor sanitation, unsafe drinking water and midday meals as concerns, which officials are now verifying.
• A joint team collected food and water samples for contamination tests, and separate reports of cases at a nearby private hostel are under official scrutiny.