Archive · 24 Jul 2025
Diarrhoea Outbreak in Odisha's Ganjam Under Control
Imagine a village where some people got sick with a tummy bug, called diarrhoea.
Sadly, three people passed away.
Health officials came to help and said the situation is getting better.
They think it might have been caused by eating wild mushrooms, not the tummy bug itself.
They are checking the water and testing people to know for sure.
The officials are giving money to the families who lost loved ones and helping the villagers stay healthy, with medical teams and education.
The village is now trying to return to normal.
Diarrhoea outbreak reported in Damapur village, Ganjam district, Odisha.
Three deaths and seven illnesses were reported due to the outbreak.
Health officials claim the situation is under control with no new cases in two days.
Officials suggest potential food poisoning from wild mushrooms as the cause.
Financial assistance provided to deceased families and medical teams deployed.
- Who
- Health officials, affected villagers, and a BJD delegation.
- What
- Diarrhoea outbreak and subsequent health measures.
- When
- Reported on Thursday, July 24th, with no new cases in the last two days.
- Where
- Damapur village, Ganjam district, Odisha.
- Why
- Cause potentially related to food poisoning from wild mushrooms; further investigation is underway.
Official Perspective
Villager Perspective
Cause of Illness
Official Perspective
The diarrhoea situation is under control, with no new cases.
Villager Perspective
Villagers reported sickness and vomiting after eating mushrooms.
- Location
- Damapur village, Ganjam district, Odisha
- Deaths
- 3
- Illnesses
- 7
- Possible Cause
- Food poisoning from wild mushrooms
- Financial Assistance
- Rs 20,000 to families of deceased