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Gastroenteritis claims 28

BERHAMPUR: As per government reports 28 persons died due to gastro enteritis in Ganjam district since March this year. It was revealed at a meeting of the district administration to check rise of contagious diseases during the monsoons. Most of these deaths caused by gastro occurred in rural areas because of consumption of contaminated water.

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