Birgunj’s cholera spreads to neighbouring areas and Bara
Summary
Cholera has spread from Birgunj to nearby Pokharia Municipality and Bara district, infecting over 600 people and causing three deaths as authorities work to contain the outbreak.
Key Points
- At least 13 people in Pokharia Municipality, Parsa, have tested positive for cholera, with cases also reported in neighbouring Bara district.
- Over 600 people have been infected and three have died due to the cholera outbreak, with many receiving intensive care.
- The outbreak is caused by Vibrio cholerae o1 Ogawa serotype and is the largest since the 2009 Jajarkot incident.
- Health authorities and WHO are coordinating preventive measures including vaccination to contain the disease spread.
