Question

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The Story of Hakim
Hakim is a boy, ten years of age. He lives in a slum on banks of River Yamuna. Recently he fell ill like many
other children living in his locality. His father took him to a nearby government dispensary where he was
tested positive for dengue fever. Perturbed, his father took him to various government hospitals in the city,
but no one admitted Hakim, whose condition was becoming worse with each passing hour.
Suggest ways and means to help Hakim in such a situation.
In your opinion, what steps should the government take to handle emergency situations?
What steps can we take to control the spread of diseases?​

Answer 1

• Clean surrounding
• healthy food
• clean drinking water
• primary health care facilities