NTR District Collector S. Dilli Rao has called for a collective effort in addressing the chronic kidney diseases being reported in large numbers in tribal villages of three mandals of the district.
In a video conference on Saturday with officials of the Health Department, Rural Water Supply, nephrologists representing private hospitals, and representatives of NGOs, Mr. Rao said that several people in Cheemalapadu, Repudi, Khambampadu, Lakshmipuram and other villages in Tiruvuru Assembly constituency and Gampalagudem and Vissannapeta mandals were suffering from the disease.
Recently, 871 people were tested for kidney diseases, and 104 of them had above normal creatinine levels, he said. Of the 104 persons, 15 persons were undergoing dialysis, while others were under medication, Mr. Rao said. He added that before more people fell victims, thorough research should be conducted to find a permanent solution to the issue.
