Unknown disease stares Manipur-Myanmar border areas

Imphal, Aug 3 (UNI) An unknown disease is staring Ukhrul district in Manipur-Myanmar border areas.

President of Yangraphei Conference in Ukhrul district Tuithing Zingthai said here today that all the villages, near the international border areas, were affected by the epidemic.

A 45-year-old woman identified as L Angamla has died recently.

The President said,''We are seeking assistance from the Manipur government.'' There was no proper road connectivity to reach the villages.

Hence the villagers had to toil hard to bring the patients to the hospitals on foot, he said.

The affected people complained of fever and other diseases. The nearest location, where health facilities are available was Ukhrul district headquarters, about 45 km from the villages. There was no electricity in the border areas.

''We have requested for immediate assistance to help the people of the border areas. The affected villages are Phumthar, Khullen, Phumrei, SihaiKhullen, Sihai Khunou, Poi etc,'' he said.

The President, with the help of student's bodies of the state, met Chief Secretary Jarnail Singh and urged him to visit the villages on August 10.

The Chief Secretary said he would instruct the DC of Ukhrul and other health officials to visit the villages.

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