Diarrhoea Toll in Odisha's Jajpur Rises to Five - OrissaPOST

14-member Central team to visit Odisha to assess diarrhoea situation

Jajpur: Although the diarrhoea situation in Jajpur district is currently under control, the Central Government will send a 14-member team to assess conditions on the ground, informed Director of Public Health, Dr. Nilakantha Mishra. The Central team is expected to visit the affected areas soon. Dr. Mishra stated a joint team from the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and the Odisha Health Department is already monitoring the situation cl…

Cholera, Diarrhea outbreak in Jajpur: Hotel sealed after stale food found

Jajpur, June 14: The health crisis in Jajpur district has intensified as cases of cholera and diarrhea continue to rise. While the situation had shown signs of improvement, fresh cases are still being reported, with several new patients admitted to hospitals across the district. Out of 41 samples tested so far, eight have been confirmed positive for cholera.In response to the outbreak, the Jajpur Municipality has stepped up health and safety mea…

Diarrhoea toll in Odisha's Jajpur rises to five - OrissaPOST

Bhubaneswar/Jajpur: The diarrhoea toll in Odisha’s Jajpur district rose to five with one more person succumbing to the disease, an official said Saturday. The Jajpur district administration has cancelled Raja festival holidays for government officials as fresh cases were reported from three different places. “In view of the diarrhoea outbreak in different parts of the district, the holidays from June 14 to 16 are hereby cancelled. All offices in…

8 Cholera Cases Detected In Odisha’s Jajpur, Bhadrak; Govt Steps Up Preventive Steps

Bhubaneswar: With the onset of monsoon, the Odisha government has stepped up measures to prevent and control the spread of rain-related diseases such as cholera, diarrhoea, jaundice, malaria, and dengue. In a review meeting chaired by Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja, senior officials discussed strategies to tackle the rising cases of waterborne diseases in the state, particularly outbreak of diarrhoea in Jajpur district. Public Health Director Dr Ni…

Jajpur Grapples with Escalating Diarrhoea Outbreak, Leaves of Govt Staff Cancelled

A severe diarrhoea outbreak in Jajpur district, Odisha, traced to contaminated drinking water, has claimed 11 lives and affected 622 people, overwhelming local health facilities. The crisis, reported across Dharmasala, Jajpur Road, Danagadi, Sukinda, Korei, and Rasulpur blocks, has prompted the district administration to take stringent measures. District Collector P. Anwesha Reddy has cancelled all […] The post Jajpur Grapples with Escalating Di…

"Over 200 diarrhoea cases reported in Jajpur," says Director of Public Health for Odisha govt

Director of Public Health, Odisha, Dr Nilakantha Mishra, said on Friday that there is a sudden rise in diarrhoea cases in the last three days, with over 200 people affected in Jajpur District in Odisha. Mishra said steps are being taken to treat patients and stop the spread. Health workers are visiting homes to check on people and give medicines. The source of the infection is being studied, and people have been advised to drink safe water. Offi…