NHRC Urged to Investigate Deadly Hepatitis-A Outbreak Among Tribal Students in Andhra Pradesh

Oct 14, 2025 12:37 am CST

YSR Congress Party has approached the National Human Rights Commission seeking an investigation into a jaundice outbreak that has infected over 170 tribal students and caused two deaths in Andhra Pradesh's Manyam district. The delegation accused the state government of negligence in providing safe drinking water and timely medical care at tribal residential schools, demanding compensation for victims' families and immediate health screenings for all students.