Mizoram: Gastroenteritis outbreak claims 9 lives, over 50 infected
A gastroenteritis outbreak has hit four villages in Mizoram near the Myanmar border, leaving nine people dead and at least 45 sick since November 4.
Many cases are from Kakichhuah village, where even Myanmar refugees have been affected.
It's a tough situation for these remote communities.
What's being done?
Authorities quickly sealed off the affected villages and closed the Myanmar border to stop the spread.
Medical teams are on the ground testing water and patients, while a Rapid Response Team is working to track cases and prevent further spread.
Why does this matter?
Groups like WHO and Doctors Without Borders are watching closely because outbreaks like this highlight how easily disease can cross borders—especially where clean water is hard to come by.
Local health officials want anyone with symptoms like diarrhea or fever to get help fast, hoping early action can save more lives.