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Bicholim, July 29: About 35 cases of Chikungunya have been reported in Mayem, prompting the sarpanch to seek the immediate intervention of the health department. According to Panch Anand Naik, at least 35 Chikungunya cases are detected in the panchayat area. “We have asked the health department to look into the matter and avoid spreading of the disease,” said Naik. According to reports, several cases were found at Kelbaiwada, Tirthabag, Jambhulbaht and other areas of Mayem. Mayem panchayat has asked the PHC to take appropriate steps in the matter. The PHC has decided to hold a special detection camp in the village on Monday. It may be recalled that earlier, two cases were reported in Mayem area and the health department had taken steps to curb the menace. * * * UK STOCKS EXHAUSTED! After a community-supported launch at Croydon, Selma Carvalho's *Into the Diaspora Wilderness* is available at Broadways Book Centre, Panjim [Ph +91-9822488564] Price (in Goa only) Rs 295. Ask a friend to pick up a copy. Details of the book http://selmacarvalho.squarespace.com/ * * *
