Archive · 15 Jun 2025
Odisha Diarrhoea Outbreak Death Toll Rises to Seven
A diarrhoea outbreak in Jajpur, India, has caused seven deaths.
About 1,500 people got sick, but most have recovered.
Experts from the government are there to help.
Eleven people have cholera.
Health officials are trying to control the disease by cleaning water sources and telling people to be careful.
The outbreak has spread to some other nearby areas as well.
Diarrhoea outbreak in Jajpur, Odisha, claims seven lives, with over 200 still undergoing treatment.
Around 1,500 people diagnosed, 1,300 have recovered.
Eleven patients test positive for cholera.
A 14-member central team assesses the situation.
Cases also reported in Cuttack and Puri districts.
- Who
- Residents of Jajpur, health officials, central government team.
- What
- Diarrhoea and cholera outbreak in Jajpur district.
- When
- Outbreak ongoing, first reported June 9, with recent deaths.
- Where
- Jajpur district, Odisha, India, with cases in Cuttack and Puri districts.
- Why
- To contain the spread of disease and prevent further illnesses and deaths.
Outbreak Control
Death Toll
Severity
Outbreak Control
The situation is yet to be brought under control.
Death Toll
District officials may underestimate the severity.
- Deaths
- 7
- Diagnosed
- Over 1,500
- Recovered
- 1,300
- Under Treatment
- Over 200
- Cholera Positive
- 11
- Central Team
- 14 members
Sources
Odisha: Cholera toll in Jajpur rises to five with one more person succumbing to the disease
Diarrhoea toll in Odisha’s Jajpur rises to 5
5 deaths after cholera outbreak in Odisha’s Jajpur, hundreds hospitalised
Cholera cases detected in Odisha’s Jajpur, diarrhoea toll rises to 5
5 dead, over 500 hospitalised amid Cholera outbreak in Odisha’s Jajpur; Centre dispatches expert team