Jajpur: Odisha Health Minister Mukesh Mahaling visited Dharmasala Community Health Centre in Jajpur district to assess the situation and enquire about the health condition of patients affected by the diarrhea outbreak. He interacted with health professionals and doctors, emphasizing the need for prompt action to contain the spread of the disease.
“The patients are doing fine, and we’ve deployed an additional health team from SCB Medical College and Hospital to support the efforts here,” Minister Mahaling said. “We’re taking every measure to prevent further outbreaks, and a central team is visiting the district today to assess the situation and recommend further measures.”
The Minister appealed to the public to seek medical attention immediately if they experience symptoms such as loose motion, vomiting, or abdominal pain, rather than consulting local quacks or medicine stores. “Cholera outbreak is a major concern, and we need to take collective efforts to prevent its spread,” he added.
The worst-hit areas include Dharmasala, Jajpur, Danagadi, Korei, and Rasulpur blocks, where hospitals are overwhelmed with patients showing gastrointestinal symptoms. The waterborne disease was initially detected in Dharmasala on Monday, and the government is working to prevent further outbreak
