Central Team Visits Odisha as 14 Deaths Reported in Cholera Outbreak
- A cholera outbreak in Odisha's Jajpur district since June 9, 2025, has caused 14 deaths and hospitalized about 1,500 people, prompting a central team visit on June 15.
- The outbreak started following a large community gathering with over 2,500 participants and was mainly driven by the intake of unsafe water amid conditions of high humidity.
- Authorities cancelled Raja festival holidays from June 14 to 16 and banned community feasts while deploying medical teams, disinfecting water sources, and monitoring nearby affected districts.
- Chief District Medical Officer Bijay Mishra confirmed 11 cholera-positive cases among diarrhoea patients, while Director Nilakantha Mishra said the situation is improving but not yet controlled.
- The outbreak highlights Odisha's ongoing vulnerability to cholera, urging heightened sanitation, awareness, and proactive health measures to prevent further spread during the monsoon.
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5 dead, over 500 hospitalised amid Cholera outbreak in Odisha’s Jajpur; Centre dispatches expert team
The team includes specialists from the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), the World Health Organization (WHO), and food safety authorities.
·Uttar Pradesh, India
Read Full Article5 deaths after cholera outbreak in Odisha’s Jajpur, hundreds hospitalised
As many as four blocks and one urban local body in Jajpur district are stated to be hit most by the outbreak, although there are reports of cholera-related illnesses from three other nearby districts including parts of Bhadrak, Keonjhar and Cuttack.
·India
Read Full ArticleDiarrhoea Outbreak In Odisha: 5 Dead, 1,500+ Infected In Jajpur; Cholera Confirmed, Centre Sends Teams
A diarrhea outbreak in Odisha's Jajpur district has claimed five lives and infected 1,500. The central government dispatched three expert teams to investigate, as cholera cases were also detected.
·India
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