Indore tragedy: Woman dies after month-long fight with diarrhoea

Indore: Panic resurfaced in Bhagirathpura area on Monday following the death of 65-year-old Anita Kushwah, who was hospitalised for over one month after being initially admitted with diarrhoea. Kushwah died at Bombay Hospital on Sunday night after a prolonged period on ventilator support.The victim's son, Nilesh, stated that she had no prior health conditions. Her medical crisis began on Dec 28, when she was admitted to Bhagyashree Hospital with vomiting and diarrhoea. Although she was discharged two days later, her condition deteriorated within hours, leading to her admission to Aurobindo Hospital on Jan 1 and subsequently to Bombay Hospital on Jan 4.Detailed about the clinical complications that led to Kushwah demise, CMHO Dr Madhav Hasani said, "The patient's cause of admission was diarrhoea. She was later diagnosed with acute gastroenteritis with kidney failure and put on haemodialysis. She suffered a cardiac arrest requiring CPR and underwent multiple cycles of plasmapheresis and dialysis. The cause of death was pneumonia with septic shock and multiple organ failure." While more than 450 patients recovered and were discharged since the outbreak began, the medical emergency persists for several residents. At present, three patients are still hospitalised, with two in critical condition in the intensive care unit (ICU). The health department on Monday organised a specialised health camp at the Mukhyamantri Sanjeevani Clinic in Bhagirathpura. The initiative aimed to provide comprehensive and accessible healthcare services to the residents of the area following the recent water-borne health crisis.The camp saw a significant turnout, with approximately 396 beneficiaries undergoing medical examinations, treatments, medications, and expert consultations. A total of 481 diagnostic tests were conducted during the event. Medical teams conducted home visits for 13 residents over the age of 80, providing them with necessary care and consultations. On Monday, Indore Municipal Corporation resumed water supply to 30% of the affected area on an alternate-day basis. While officials claim the water is now potable, residents continue to rely on RO systems and water tankers for their daily needs. Work on the main pipeline for the remaining 70% of the area is in its final stage.