Death toll due to Japanese Encephalitis mounts to 79 in Malkangiri

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Malkangiri, Oct 31: With the death of three more children today identified as Lata Bhandari of Kalimela block and Kuna Madakami of Puspaguda and Sana Kirsani of Rasabeda village under Khairiput block, who succumbed to the disease at the district headquarters hospital (DHH), the death toll due to Japanese Encephalitis has mounted to 79 in Malkangiri district.

On the other hand, two children identified as Susila Padiami (2) of Daniguda block and Laxmi Madkami (4) of Gamphakonda village under Kalimela block, succumbed to the disease on Sunday.

As per sources, elder brother of Sushila is also undergoing treatment at the district headquarters hospital and his condition is stated to be critical.

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