Cholera death toll rises to 5 in Odisha's Jajpur

India Jun 14, 2025

A cholera outbreak in Jajpur, Odisha is getting serious—eight out of 41 samples tested positive, and the official death toll is five, though some reports indicate it might be higher, with one article mentioning 11 deaths. Over 700 people have fallen sick so far. To stay on top of things, officials even canceled their Raja festival holidays.

Health teams working round the clock in affected areas

Health teams are working round the clock in affected areas like Dharmasala and Vyasanagar. They're running awareness drives and keeping a close eye on new cases. The outbreak isn't just local anymore—it's reached neighboring districts like Bhadrak too. The state government says they're doing everything they can to stop it from spreading further.