Health Minister Atanu Sabyasachi Nayak on Monday visited Rayagada and took stock of the diarrhoea situation in Palama panchayat of Kalyansinghpur block in the district.
Nayak held a meeting with the district Collector and the Joint Director of Health in this regard.
“Two persons have died of diarrhoea in Palama. There is no reason to panic as the Health Department teams are on alert in the area. Some volunteers will be roped in to spread awareness among people to drink boiled water,” the Minister said after the meeting.
Meanwhile, diarrhoea claimed another life in the panchayat on Monday, taking the death toll to five. More than 30 diarrhoea patients of the panchayat are undergoing treatment, sources said.
A team of doctors arrived in Palama on Sunday for treatment of the affected persons. Besides, a 24×7 temporary medical camp has been opened in the area.