Diarrhoeal deaths increase over threefold

As many as 14 children under five years of age succumbed to diarrhoea in the fiscal year 2080-81, up from four the previous fiscal year.

As many as 14 children under five years of age succumbed to diarrhoeal ailments in the fiscal year 2080-81 (2023-2024), a rise from four deaths in the previous fiscal year, according to data provided by the Ministry of Health and Population.