Min reviews diarrhoea cases in 6 dists

SCHOOLS, ANGANWADIS TO REMAIN SHUT IN 2 DISTS

- POST NEWS NETWORK

A high-level review meeting was held at Lok Seva Bhawan Thursday, chaired by Health and Family Welfare Minister Mukesh Mahaling, to assess and fast-track the state's response to the diarrhoea outbreak in Odisha.

The minister held detailed discussions with District Magistrates of six affected districts — Jajpur, Cuttack, Bhadrak, Dhenkanal, Keonjhar, and Kendrapara — instructing them to remain vigilant despite a decline in cases.

He emphasised sustained preparedness and full coordination during the upcoming monsoon season, describing the response as a “war-like” effort for the next three months.

Minister Mahaling reviewed key aspects including purification of drinking water sources, grassroots to tertiary-level treatment readiness, sanitation, food safety, and inter-departmental coordination.