JAJARKOT: The Ministry of Health and Population started a special health plan for the diarrhea-affected after 88 deaths within two months in Jajarkot on Friday according to Dr Senendra Raj Upreti, director of epidemiology and disease control division.

A Nepal Army helicopter arrived here Friday morning with the NA health team and medicines for the affected. The team has started its work at Thala, the most affected area in the western part of the district.