A nine year old child died of malnutrition

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A nine year old child died of malnutrition

March 24

20:53 2023

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BY AKSHAYA ROUT

Jajpur,Mar 24 ; A nine year old tribal boy died due to malnutrition on Tuesday while his sister has been left battling for her life in the remote village of Ghatisahi under Ranagundi panchayat of Danagadi block in Jajpur district.

Banku Hembram and his wife Tulasi Hembram have nine children. Unfortunately, one of his two sons died due to malnutrition a few days back. Now, one of his daughters is now fighting against death. Other children are also affected by malnutrition.

When contacted, Santosh Mishra the Additional District Magistrate of Kalingnagar said ‘ We have not received any malnutrition deaths in Danagadi block ‘.

When contacted, Jajpur Chief District Medical Officer (CDMO), Sibasish Maharana said, “We were treating two daughters of the couple as they are suffering from cerebral palsy known as secondary malnutrition . But their condition became serious for which they were shifted to Sishhu Bhawan at Cuttack for her further treatment on Thursday.