Cholera Outbreak in Madhes Province Worsens: 84 New Cases Confirmed

The cholera outbreak in Madhes Province continues to intensify, with 84 new cases reported in the past 24 hours, raising the total number of confirmed infections to 624, according to the Epidemiology and Disease Control Division (EDCD).

Health authorities have described the outbreak as epidemic level transmission, affecting multiple districts, including Parsa. Of the total cases, 437 patients have recovered and returned home, while 187 remain under treatment in hospitals across the province. Narayani Hospital is currently treating the largest number of active cases at 68, followed by Terai Hospital with 39, and Birgunj Healthcare Hospital with 19 patients.

Cholera is an acute diarrheal disease caused by the bacterium Vibrio cholerae, usually spread through contaminated water or food. Poor sanitation and unsafe drinking water are major contributors to outbreaks. The disease can lead to severe dehydration and even death if not treated promptly, particularly among children, the elderly, and people with weakened immune systems.