Rabies scare spreads to Noney ?
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, January 10 2015 :
After Churachandpur, Tamenglong too appears to have been hit by rabies outbreak after two persons were bitten by a dog which shows symptoms of rabies infection at Noney (Longmai) Keithel yesterday.
Helena Phaomei (36) w/o Lungchudai of Charoi Pandongba was bitten by a dog on the right thigh.
Then the same dog bit one Kimthuilung Kamei (36) s/o Kamatan of Nongang on the left thigh yesterday afternoon at Noney Keithel.
Both the dog bite victims were treated by Dr Ajin who is also Tamenglong District Malaria Officer.
Around 23 people were taken to Churachandpur district hospital since January 1 after they were bitten by dogs suspected to have been infected by rabies.
Meanwhile, several civil society organisations of Noney have sought immediate attention of the concerned Government authorities.