KATHMANDU: Twenty people in the districts of Kailali, Lalitpur, and Kathmandu were diagnosed with cholera as of Tuesday. According to Dr. Prakash Budhathoki, a spokesman for the Ministry of Health and Population, recent floods and landslides have had a negative impact on water and sanitation infrastructure, and there is a correlation between poor ecological hygiene, unsafe drinking water, and an increase in cholera cases.
The outbreak is thought to have been aggravated by the intake of polluted water after monsoon rains. Dr. Budhathoki underlined the need of maintain excellent hygiene, drink clean water, and practice basic sanitation in order to prevent the disease from spreading.
Symptoms of cholera include diarrhea, nausea, dehydration, yellow urine, low blood pressure, and sunken eyes. Without timely treatment, the disease can be fatal, with a mortality rate of up to 50 percent. Doctors are urging the public to be vigilant and seek medical attention if they experience these symptoms.
