Archive · 23 Jul 2025
Three Die of Suspected Diarrhea in Odisha's Ganjam District
In Odisha, India, three people have died from what doctors think is diarrhea, a sickness that causes vomiting and loose stools.
It happened in a village called Damapur.
Several other villagers also got sick.
Health officials are trying to figure out why people are getting sick by taking samples and testing them.
They're also telling people to drink safe water and keep things clean to prevent more people from getting sick.
Sadly, this isn't the first time this has happened recently in this area.
Three individuals died in Odisha's Ganjam district due to suspected diarrhea.
The deaths occurred in Damapur village and were reported on Wednesday.
Seven others have been affected by the water-borne disease and are receiving treatment.
Health officials are investigating the cause, collecting samples, and launching awareness campaigns.
This is the second instance of suspected diarrhea deaths in the district within a fortnight.
- Who
- Three people died, and at least seven others were affected.
- What
- Suspected diarrhea outbreak causing deaths and illness.
- When
- Deaths reported on Wednesday, July 23, with some deaths occurring earlier in the week.
- Where
- Damapur village, Ganjam district, Odisha, India.
- Why
- Cause of the outbreak is still being determined; investigation ongoing.
- Deaths Reported
- 3
- Affected People
- At least 7
- Location
- Damapur village, Ganjam district
- Symptoms
- Vomiting and loose motion
- Cause
- Suspected Diarrhea
- Treatment
- MKCG Hospital and Digapahandi Community Health Centre