The fatal outbreak of cholera in Orissa is grim reminder of the poor health facilities and non-implementation of government programs in the region.
According to official reports, 94 people have fallen prey to the water borne disease in the districts of Koraput-Balangir-Kalahandi(KBK) in the state since August.
The worst hit is the Rayagada district with 49 fatalities. In addition, 27 have succumbed to cholera in Nuapada, 10 people have died so far in Nabarangpur district while eight deaths in Malakangiri and four in Kalahandi have also been reported.
District Collector N. B. Jawale stated, “At least 660 patients from 102 villages were treated over the past weeks. We are taking all steps to bring the situation under control.”
