From The Hindu Archives, July 30, 1926: Calcutta is in the grip of an epidemic of Beriberi and during the last week there were about 40 cases in Kidderpore and Shambazar districts, 3 of which proved fatal.
Calcutta, July 30: Calcutta is in the grip of an epidemic of Beriberi and during the last week there were about 40 cases in Kidderpore and Shambazar districts, 3 of which proved fatal. The Health authorities believe that the epidemic is more widespread than is apparent and the statistics of the districts have been called for. Published - July 30, 2026 02:15 am IST
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