Cholera spreads in Birgunj, 79 infected; Health workers' leave suspended
Summary
Cholera outbreak in Birgunj has reached community levels with 79 confirmed cases, causing hospitals to become overwhelmed amid shortages of beds and staff. Health officials have suspended health workers' leave and mobilized security forces to aid the response.
Key Points
- Cholera outbreak in Birgunj has expanded to community level with 79 confirmed cases.
- Hospitals including Narayani Hospital are overwhelmed with cholera, fever, and snakebite patients struggling with bed and staff shortages.
- District Health Crisis Management Committee suspended health workers' leave and is deploying staff from local levels.
- Federal and provincial governments along with security forces are mobilized to control the outbreak and provide free treatment to patients.
