The identified information is about the two individuals who succumbed to diarrhoea in Jabalpur district, including a 50-year-old woman named Chanda Bai and a 2-year-old boy named Shivam. Authorities are investigating a possible link to contaminated water supply in the village of Bhandara, where the incident took place. Efforts are underway to address the situation and prevent further cases of diarrhoea. District collector Deepak Saxena, chief medical and health officer Dr. Sanjay Mishra, and other officials have visited the village to assess the situation and provide medical assistance to those affected. The villagers believe that the contaminated water supply was due to a leakage in the pipes laid down under the Nal Jal Yojana. Teams are conducting a door-to-door survey in the village to ensure the safety of the residents. : the document.

Two individuals, including a woman and a two-year-old, have tragically succumbed to diarrhoea in Jabalpur district, with around a dozen others hospitalized. Authorities are currently investigating a possible link to contaminated water supply. Efforts are actively underway to address the situation and prevent further tragedies from occurring.

JABALPUR: A recent outbreak of diarrhoea in Jabalpur district has claimed the lives of two individuals, a woman and a two-year-old child, with around a dozen others currently hospitalized. This marks the third death related to diarrhoea in the state within a week, following a previous incident in Jabalpur on July 4.

The tragic incident occurred in Bhandara village under Sihora tehsil of Jabalpur district, where the deceased have been identified as Chanda Bai, aged 50, and Shivam, aged 2, both residents of the village. In response to the outbreak, district collector Deepak Saxena, chief medical and health officer Dr. Sanjay Mishra, and other officials visited Bhandara village to assess the situation.

Chief Medical and Health Officer Dr. Sanjay Mishra stated, “All the patients currently admitted to the hospital are showing signs of recovery. A temporary hospital has been set up at the panchayat bhawan of the village, and medical teams are conducting door-to-door surveys to identify and treat any additional cases. The majority of patients who were hospitalized are now being discharged as they have responded well to treatment.”

Sources indicate that villagers suspect the contamination of their water supply as the root cause of the outbreak. It is believed that a leakage in the water supply pipes, laid down under the Nal Jal Yojana scheme, resulted in contaminated water reaching the homes of residents, leading to the tragic incident.

Efforts are currently underway to address the issue and prevent further cases of diarrhoea. Authorities are working to improve the water supply infrastructure and ensure that clean and safe water reaches all households in the affected area. Community awareness campaigns are also being conducted to educate residents on proper hygiene practices and the importance of clean water sources.

As investigations continue into the source of the contamination, local officials are urging residents to remain vigilant and report any symptoms of illness promptly. The government has assured the public that all necessary steps are being taken to prevent similar incidents in the future and to safeguard the health and well-being of the community.