Seven children die of dysentery in Kavre

At least seven children have fallen prey to severe dysentery in Kavre district within a few days in Kavre district.

The deaths were reported in Phoksingtar VDC and surrounding villages, state-run Radio Nepal said Friday quoting the District Health Office of Kavre. All the victims were under the age of seven.

Hundreds of people have been affected by the disease in the area. The Health Ministry has dispatched a medical team following reports of dysentery outbreak in the area, the report said. nepalnews.com mk June 30 06