Jharkhand Reports 150 Cerebral Malaria Cases in Potka Block Over One Week
Nine new cerebral malaria cases were reported in Potka block, East Singhbhum district, Jharkhand, raising the total to 150 in the past week. About 3,000 samples have been tested since June 24. Medical teams are monitoring affected villages like Kandar and Hithbasa, providing treatment and preventive measures. Four children have died since the outbreak began. The state government has directed district administrations to implement comprehensive action plans to control the disease.