Mid West Diarrhoea Outbreak Response Control Room |
| Phone |
+977-83-524153 |
| Fax |
+977-83-524153 |
| E-Mail |
khinnathani@yahoo.com |
| Contact Person |
Dr. Laxmi Raj Pathak
+977 9851038853,
+977 9741197013
Dr. Anand
+977 9858022966 |
The hilly Districts of the western part of Nepal have been affected by a diarrhoea outbreak. Jajarkot District was initially affected with over 100 diarrhoea related deaths to date. The deaths are mainly attributed to lack of clean drinking water, poor sanitation and hygiene. The winter drought, dried up water sources and recent heavy rainfall increased the risk of consuming contaminated water. Water quality, availability and latrine coverage is low and open defecation is a common practice in the affected areas. Medical teams are mobilized to the affected areas and mass information hygiene awareness activities are underway. The Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP) is coordinating the response with the support of humanitarian partners. Diarrhoea related deaths are also reported in a growing number of neighboring Districts. Any link between these cases is unconfirmed and under investigation by MoHP and WHO health teams. |
