Cholera outbreak in Hoshiarpur village

Jalandhar | Monday | 16th September, 2019

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Our CorrespondentHoshiarpur, September 15In Bichohi village of Hoshiarpur, 119 suspected cases of cholera, diarrhoea and dysentery have been reported in 24 hours. Meanwhile, the suspected death of a five-year-old girl is also believed to have been caused by cholera. She was suffering from vomiting and diarrhoea for the last 5-6 days and the family members. On Sunday, a team of doctors reached the village and held a survey where they identified and provided treatment to those found suffering from diarrhoea. District Epidemiologist Dr Shailesh, told The Tribune that samples of the suspected cholera victims were sent for investigation, out of which 4 cases of cholera and 2 cases of dysentery have been confirmed..