Diarrhoea Outbreak in Ganjam Dist Claims 2 Lives, 28 fall Sick

Berhampur: A suspected diarrhoea outbreak in the last few days at Adapada village in Odisha’s Ganjam district has claimed at least two lives. Around 28 others have fallen sick due to the disease caused by contaminated water.

A medical team from Berhampur visited the Adapada village in Sanakhemundi block of the district on Thursday.

According to district medical administration, out of the 28 people who were taken ill, 20 were undergoing treatment at the Adapada community health centre (CHC). One was referred to MKCG Medical College and Hospital here as his condition was serious.

Others with similar symptoms are under medical observation at their homes.

The deceased were two elderly persons above the age of 70. They were identified as Kenchu Nayak and Kanchan Nayak. Apart from suspected diarrhoeal infection, they were also inflicted with some other diseases.

It is suspected that consumption of contaminated water from wells was the reason behind the recent diarrhoea outbreak. Samples from various water sources in the village have been sent for laboratory tests.