Risk of outbreak of infectious diseases in flood-hit areas
Summary
Flood-hit areas in Bhotekoshi face an increased risk of infectious disease outbreaks due to contaminated water, garbage and mosquitoes. Health experts have warned residents to maintain hygiene and drink only purified water, while E. coli was detected in five water samples from holding centres in Nuwakot.
Key Points
- Health specialists say contaminated floodwater has raised the risk of diarrhoea, cholera, skin infections and other infectious diseases in Bhotekoshi flood-hit areas.
- Doctors urged strict personal hygiene and careful food and water handling, especially for children, the elderly, pregnant women and people with chronic illnesses.
- Public Health Office, Nuwakot found E. coli in five of 15 water samples collected from Bidur municipality holding centres.
- Officials said the water sources have been treated and advised people to consume only purified water.
