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Health
55 People Fall Ill After Funeral Feast in Kanchanpur Village, Bihar
✍️ Amar Ujala · Patna
🗓 16 Sep 2026, 05:01 PM
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A sudden outbreak of fever, diarrhea and weakness has affected 55 residents of Kanchanpur village in Patna district after a funeral feast, authorities say.
A funeral feast held on Tuesday in Kanchanpur village, located in Patna district, led to a sudden spike in illness among attendees. Initially, about 20 people reported symptoms of fever, diarrhea and weakness, but by Wednesday morning the number of affected individuals had risen to 55.
Medical teams from the district health department have begun treating the patients and are conducting tests to identify the cause of the outbreak. The affected individuals are receiving supportive care, and health officials have urged anyone experiencing similar symptoms to seek medical attention promptly.
The local authorities have also started an investigation into the food and water supplied at the feast, while public health officials are monitoring the situation closely to prevent further spread.
Medical teams from the district health department have begun treating the patients and are conducting tests to identify the cause of the outbreak. The affected individuals are receiving supportive care, and health officials have urged anyone experiencing similar symptoms to seek medical attention promptly.
The local authorities have also started an investigation into the food and water supplied at the feast, while public health officials are monitoring the situation closely to prevent further spread.