Diarrhoea Outbreak Claims Lives of Two Children in Arunachal Pradesh
At least two children have died, and 17 others are seriously ill due to a diarrhoea outbreak in Arunachal Pradesh's Longding district. The health authorities are investigating possible contamination of drinking water sources and are taking steps to control and prevent the disease.
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An alarming outbreak of diarrhoea has claimed the lives of two children and left 17 others seriously ill in Arunachal Pradesh's Longding district, according to medical authorities.
The children, aged 5 and 7, succumbed to the disease in Konsa village, located near the Indo-Myanmar border, with others still receiving treatment.
District Medical Officer Dr. Aza Miyu reported the outbreak and subsequent deaths, attributing the disease to possible contamination of local drinking water sources. Officials have initiated a chlorination process and efforts to raise awareness about diarrhoea prevention.
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