Archive · 24 Jul 2025
Diarrhoea Outbreak Claims Three Lives in Odisha's Ganjam
Some people in a village in Ganjam, Odisha, got sick with diarrhea and sadly, three of them have died.
Doctors are trying to figure out why people are getting sick, but they think it might be from something they ate or drank.
They are taking samples to test them.
The health officials are helping by setting up a temporary clinic, telling people how to stay healthy, and giving them safe water and medicine.
They want to make sure everyone knows how to stay well.
Three people died from suspected diarrhoea in Ganjam district, Odisha.
Deaths occurred in Damapur village and were reported on Wednesday.
Victims showed symptoms including vomiting and loose motion.
Health officials are investigating the cause; lab reports are pending.
Health teams deployed and awareness campaigns launched, along with distribution of supplies.
- Who
- Sambaru Mallick, Kandara Mallick, and Sukura Mallick died; several others are affected.
- What
- Three deaths due to suspected diarrhoea.
- When
- Deaths reported on Wednesday, with occurrences from Monday to Tuesday.
- Where
- Ganjam district, specifically Damapur village in Odisha.
- Why
- Cause still under investigation by health officials.
- Incident
- Diarrhoea outbreak
- Location
- Ganjam district, Odisha
- Fatalities
- 3
- Affected Villages
- At least 4
- Symptoms
- Vomiting and loose motion
- Investigation Status
- Ongoing; lab reports pending
- Intervention
- Health teams, awareness campaigns, supply distribution