Cholera spread to community-level in Birgunj, 79 infected so far
Summary
Cholera has spread to the community level in Birgunj with 79 confirmed cases, stretching hospital resources and causing concerns over the unidentified source of infection.
Key Points
- Cholera outbreak in Birgunj has spread to the community level with 79 confirmed cases.
- The primary source of the cholera infection remains unknown and under investigation.
- Hospitals, particularly Narayani Hospital, face shortage of beds and medical staff due to increasing patient load.
- WHO has collected water samples from the affected area for laboratory testing.
