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A suspected outbreak of acute diarrhoeal disease has struck Digapahandi block in Odisha's Ganjam district, leaving one person dead and at least 20 others hospitalised in Ustapalli village under Sahadeva Tikarapada gram panchayat. The deceased has been identified as Das Sabar, a local resident.
According to preliminary reports, 20 people showing symptoms of severe vomiting and diarrhoea were admitted to Digapahandi Community Health Centre early Saturday morning.
Of them, 10 patients in critical condition have been referred to MKCG Medical College and Hospital in Berhampur for advanced care. Health officials have not yet confirmed...