The number of people suffering from diarrhea and typhoid has increased in the district this rainy season due to the use of contaminated water and lack of proper sanitation, said health workers.

            Among the 80/ 90 patients visiting the District Hospital daily, some 30 to 40 are of diarrhea and typhoid, said Tirtha Raj Joshi, a staff at the District Hospital.

            Likewise, the number of patients is increasing at the different health posts and clinics in the district and most of the patients visiting these health facilities are diarrhea and typhoid cases, it is learnt. RSS