Odisha CM chairs high-level meeting at Lok Seva Bhavan to assess diarrhoea situation

ANI June 22, 2025 398 views

Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi chaired an urgent meeting with health officials to address the diarrhoea outbreak in Jajpur district. Officials confirmed 200+ cases but reassured the public that cholera remains contained to Jaipur. The government has deployed teams to audit deaths and monitor water sources in Puri. Preventive measures are being intensified as monsoon season approaches.

"Every reported cholera or diarrhoea death is being audited by a team of doctors" – Aswathy S, Health Secretary
Bhubaneswar, June 22: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi chaired a high-level meeting at Lok Seva Bhavan on Sunday to assess the diarrhoea situation in the state, according to the official statement.

Key Points

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Majhi directs vigilance in vulnerable areas till Dussehra

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Over 200 diarrhoea cases reported in Jajpur

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Cholera confirmed only in Jaipur district

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Health teams auditing all outbreak-related deaths

Although the outbreak is under control, the Chief Minister emphasised the importance of maintaining vigilance and implementing preventive measures in affected and vulnerable areas until Dussehra.

Diarrhoea is a condition marked by frequent, loose, or watery stools that can result from infections, food intolerance, or digestive disorders. If untreated, it may lead to dehydration.

The review meeting was attended by Deputy CM KV Singh Deo, Health Minister Dr Mukesh Mahaling, Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja and officials from key departments.

Earlier, Director of Public Health, Odisha, Dr Nilakantha Mishra, said that there has been a sudden rise in cases of diarrhoea in the last three days, with over 200 people affected in Jajpur district in the state.

Meanwhile, on June 19, Aswathy S, Commissioner-cum-Secretary of the Health and Family Welfare Department of Odisha, said that cholera has so far been detected only in Jaipur district and has not spread to other areas such as Puri.

She informed that every reported cholera or diarrhoea death is being audited by a team of doctors.

Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, Aswathy S said, "Every reported cholera or diarrhoea death is being audited by a team of doctors... The outbreak hasn't spread to Puri... The cholera test has been found positive in Jaipur, not in other districts yet."

"The good thing is that we see only mild cases, which means people are not waiting for it to become serious... So far, we have information about 10 cases that have been audited. Two more cases are being audited. Three reported deaths were found not to be caused by the outbreak," She further said.

Reassuring that the situation is being closely monitored, the official said, "We are remaining vigilant. Sporadic diarrhoea cases have always happened during the monsoon season all over the state. However, we have already ensured preventive measures to maintain health and hygiene, and deployed more officers to Puri for checking water sources."

Reader Comments

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Pritam K.
Good to see CM taking immediate action! Monsoon season always brings these challenges in coastal areas. Hope they focus on clean drinking water supply and sanitation in rural Odisha. 🙏
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Sunita M.
Why does this happen every year? Our government should implement permanent solutions like better sewage systems rather than temporary measures. Prevention is better than cure!
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Rajesh P.
As someone from Odisha, I appreciate the transparency in reporting cases. The health department seems well-prepared this time compared to previous years. ORS packets should be made available at all panchayat offices.
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Ananya D.
Concerned about Puri since it's a major pilgrimage site. With Rath Yatra coming up, authorities must ensure proper hygiene at all food stalls and drinking water points. Jai Jagannath!
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Kiran S.
While the response seems adequate, I wonder why our rural healthcare infrastructure still struggles with basic disease outbreaks in 2024. Need more investment in primary health centers.
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Manoj B.
The audit system for deaths is a good practice - will help identify real causes. Request media to not create panic while reporting. Officials seem to have things under control 👍

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