Odisha Diarrhea Outbreak: One Dead, Hundreds Affected
An outbreak of diarrhea in Jajpur, Odisha, has resulted in one death and 300 illnesses. The outbreak is linked to contaminated water and food sources. Local health authorities are treating the affected and have deployed medical teams to manage the situation while disinfecting local water bodies.
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An outbreak of diarrhea in Odisha's Jajpur district has claimed one life and left 300 others ill, authorities confirmed on Tuesday. The deceased, identified as Sanat Patra from Mayurbhanj, was a contract worker at a Kalinga Nagar plant and received treatment at the Danagadi Community Health Centre.
Reports indicate the outbreak originated in the Dharmasala area, with 200 out of 300 affected individuals already discharged after receiving medical care. The remaining patients continue to recover, according to Jajpur Chief District Medical Officer Prakash Chandra Bal.
Health officials have traced the outbreak to the consumption of contaminated water, mass feast meals, and spoiled mangoes. In response, four medical teams have been deployed to Dharmasala and Korei hospitals, while efforts to disinfect local water sources are ongoing.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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