Suspected diarrhoea outbreak claims three lives in Ganjam
The deceased have been identified as Sambaru Mallick (63) and Kandara Mallick (60), who died at their homes during the day, and Sukura Mallick (45), who succumbed at the medical college on Tuesday night. Four other affected individuals are currently undergoing treatment at MKCG Medical College and Hospital, according to local sources.Three others with mild symptoms are being treated at home.
The outbreak reportedly began on Monday evening.
Sukant Kumar Nayak, chief district medical and public health officer (CDM&PHO) of Ganjam, said the exact cause of the deaths remains undetermined pending lab test results. He confirmed that a temporary health camp has been set up to treat affected residents.
As of Wednesday morning, no new cases have been reported and the situation is said to be under control. Health teams have collected samples from water sources and patients for laboratory analysis. Awareness campaigns on boiling drinking water and hygiene practices have been launched. Water sources have been disinfected, and ORS packets distributed across the village.
"We are closely monitoring the situation," said Nayak. This incident follows a similar outbreak a fortnight ago in Ustapalli, a village under the Digapahandi block, where at least two people died from suspected diarrhoeal disease.
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