Archive · 13 Jun 2025
Jajpur Diarrhoea Outbreak Death Toll Rises to Four
A serious diarrhoea outbreak in Jajpur, Odisha, has caused four deaths.
Around 300 people are sick.
The illness seems to have started after people ate food at a village event.
Doctors are trying to figure out what caused it by testing samples of water and food.
More doctors, nurses and beds have been added to hospitals to help those who are ill.
Health workers are also going door-to-door to check on people.
The death toll from the diarrhoea outbreak in Jajpur, Odisha, has risen to four.
Approximately 300 people are infected with the disease.
New patients continue to be admitted to hospitals.
Health officials are investigating the source, with samples sent for testing.
Additional medical staff and beds have been deployed to manage the situation.
- Who
- Health officials, patients, and CDMO.
- What
- Diarrhoea outbreak with four deaths and approximately 300 infected.
- When
- Outbreak began after a village feast on Saturday and Sunday, with reports released on Thursday.
- Where
- Jajpur district, Odisha.
- Why
- The source of the outbreak is under investigation.
Health Officials
Citizens
Goal
Health Officials
Control spread and treat patients.
Citizens
Find and stop the outbreak.
- Deaths
- 4
- Infected
- Around 300
- Affected Areas
- Dharamsala, Jajpur Road, Danagadi, Korei, Rasulpur
- Hospital Admissions (Thursday)
- 20-30 new
- Critically Ill
- About 30
