Anita Kushwah, a resident of Bhagirathpura, had been undergoing treatment for over a month. She died at Bombay Hospital while on ventilator support, according to hospital authorities. Her son, Nilesh Kushwah, said she had no history of chronic illness before falling sick.
Anita was first admitted to Bhagyashree Hospital on December 28 after complaining of severe vomiting and diarrhoea, symptoms later linked to contaminated drinking water in the locality. She was discharged two days later but her condition deteriorated within hours of returning home. She was readmitted to Aurobindo Hospital on January 1 and referred to Bombay Hospital on January 4 as her health worsened.
Doctors said she developed acute kidney failure during treatment and required continuous haemodialysis. Her condition later turned critical, necessitating ventilator support. She reportedly suffered a cardiac arrest during treatment and could not be revived.
Chief Medical and Health Officer (CMHO) Dr Madhav Hasani said the patient was provided treatment at a higher medical facility with government assistance. “Despite all possible medical intervention, her condition could not be stabilised,” he said.
Anita’s husband is a retired mill worker. She is survived by one son and two daughters. Her last rites will be performed on Monday.
According to health department data, more than 450 people affected by the water contamination have recovered and been discharged from hospitals. Three patients remain admitted, including two in intensive care units, and their condition is stated to be critical.
Primary health centres in Bhagirathpura continue to function round the clock as a precautionary measure. Though patients are still reporting with gastrointestinal symptoms, officials said the number of fresh diarrhoea cases has dropped significantly, with only one or two patients visiting health facilities daily. None of the recent cases have required hospitalisation. Two ambulances remain stationed in the area.
Meanwhile, civic authorities said water supply has been restored on alternate days in about 30% of the locality after repairs and preliminary testing. However, residents remain sceptical and continue to rely on RO water and tankers. Repair work on the main pipeline in the remaining 70% of the area is in its final phase. Leakage tests and fresh water sample collection will be carried out before full restoration of supply, officials said.
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