Goa, Aug. 10 -- The Balli Primary Health Centre has identified a sixth individual exhibiting symptoms of diarrhoea during recent health screenings at the fishing jetties.

In response, the fisheries and health departments have implemented standard operating procedures (SOPs) to curb the spread of the illness.

Ahead of the annual monsoon fishing ban being lifted, the department arranged for health screenings at the jetty, focusing on workers arriving from outside the state.

"Only individuals with valid health cards, issued after successful screening, are permitted to board fishing vessels," the statement added.

Precautions have been intensified to reduce risks of waterborne and vector-borne diseases. SOPs and informational posters have ...