Diarrhoea rise concern in Sambalpur

The district headquarters hospital receives 10-12 diarrhoea patients on a daily basis

- EXPRESS NEWS SERVICE @ Sambalpur

DIARRHOEA cases continue to rise steadily across Sambalpur causing concern amidst a massive outbreak across coastal districts of the state.

The district headquarters hospital (DHH) currently receives 10-12 diarrhoea patients daily, while many others seek treatment at community health centres, primary health centres, and private clinics.

A suspected diarrhoea patient died at the DHH on Wednesday, initially triggering panic. However, ADM (PH) Dr Ashok Das said the patient was a chronic alcoholic with multiple health complications and died from a heart attack.

Though caseload has not reached outbreak levels, doctors warn that without precautionary measures, Sambalpur could face a repeat of the past.