Archive · 18 Nov 2025
Cholera Outbreak in Southern Mizoram: 9 Dead, Border with Myanmar Sealed
A disease called cholera has killed 9 people in southern Mizoram.
It causes sudden watery diarrhea, vomiting, and dehydration.
The government has closed the border with Myanmar for 2 months because they think the disease might have come from there.
They are watching the border area closely for new cases.
Cholera outbreak in southern Mizoram kills 9
Outbreak confirmed by laboratory tests at ZMC&H
Border points with Myanmar sealed for 2 months
Origin of outbreak suspected to be Paletwa district in Myanmar
Affected villages: Kakichhuah (Lawngtlai) and unknown in Siaha
- Who
- Residents of southern Mizoram and possibly Myanmar
- What
- Suffering from cholera
- When
- Outbreak started recently, with deaths reported on Nov 17
- Where
- Southern Mizoram and possibly Paletwa district in Myanmar
- Why
- Possible cross-border transmission, cause not yet confirmed
Mizoram Authorities
Myanmar Authorities
Origin of outbreak
Mizoram Authorities
Suspected to have originated from Paletwa district, Myanmar
Myanmar Authorities
Not explicitly stated in the article
- Death toll
- 9
- Affected villages
- Kakichhuah (Lawngtlai), unknown in Siaha
- Suspected origin
- Paletwa district, Myanmar
