A diarrhea outbreak is affecting Barguna district, with 382 patients treated in hospitals over the past week and 2,430 cases reported since January 2026. Barguna General Hospital is facing significant patient pressure, forcing many to receive treatment on the floor due to a lack of beds.
Disease
diarrhea
Confirmed cases
2,430
Notes
Outbreak of diarrhea attributed to contaminated water, unhygienic food habits, and extreme heat. Concurrently, there is an increase in respiratory and cold-related illnesses.