KATHMANDU: Cholera has been confirmed in 27 people in Kathmandu so far, according to the Ministry of Health and Population.

According to the Ministry, cholera has been confirmed in 27 people.

Cholera was first reported on June 16 in Kathmandu.

Two members of the same family living in Bagbazar of Kathmandu were confirmed to have cholera.

Another case was also reported in Sanepa of Lalitpur the next day.

Likewise, the fourth case was seen in Dilli Bazaar on June 19.

Three people are currently undergoing treatment at the hospital.

Cholera has been reported in two children under the age of five.

Meanwhile, the Ministry of Health and Population has directed all the hospitals in the country to observe necessary precautions and be in a state of readiness as the monsoon is already active.

Dr Samir Kumar Adhikari, Chief of the Health Emergency and Disaster Management Unit instructed the same as contaminated drinking water along with monsoon-triggered calamities had added challenges to sanitation spurring chances of spread of contagious infections such as cholera.

The hospitals have been asked to keep vigilance for disaster and epidemic response efforts and to keep workers in a ready state, manage beds in hospitals as per the need and put in place necessary medical equipment.

The Ministry also directed to devise mechanism and action plan to minimize the loss of life and properties through optimal use of the resources in the healthcare facilities.