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Indore declares Bhagirathpura waterborne outbreak epidemic; calls in special teams to contain spread | India News

INDORE: The health administration in Indore on Sunday declared the waterborne disease outbreak in Bhagirathpura locality an epidemic, calling in specialised teams from the Central and state govts to contain the spread and identify the root cause of contamination that has claimed 10 lives so far in the area.Chief medical and health officer (CMHO) Dr…

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6-month-old child dies after diarrhea, high fever; contaminated water suspected to be the cause: Understanding how waterborne bacteria can put life at risk and how to stay protected

Madhya Pradesh’s Indore is facing a public health emergency as the Bhagirathpura locality has been hit by a waterborne disease outbreak, with 9 confirmed deaths and over 1400 affected. Now, the death of a 6-month-old child has raised outrage. The infant died after diarrhea and high-fever, and contaminated water is suspected to be the cause….

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