Cholera resurfaces in districts declared open defecation-free years ago

Without improved water and hygiene, there is no stopping deadly diarrheal ailments.

Five years ago, on September 30, 2019, when KP Sharma Oli was prime minister for the second time, the government declared the entire country open-defecation free amid much fanfare. However, years later, thousands of people from across the country are getting infected with diarrheal diseases, including scores from cholera.