# Seven tribal children dead in MP monsoon outbreak 2026-08-13T01:05:22+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 2 independent outlets Seven children of the Baiga tribe have died and nearly 100 have fallen ill in five remote villages of Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh, since June. Officials say monsoon-related diseases such as malaria, typhoid, and skin infections were detected only after three deaths had occurred. The administration has set up health camps and sent blood samples to ICMR labs for testing. Opposition leader Umang Singhar, after visiting the area on Friday, alleged 19 children have died due to contaminated water and accused the state government of concealing the toll. Officials admit families often refuse hospital treatment, relying instead on faith healers. Spiritual leaders are now being used to persuade the community to accept medical care. ## Coverage - thehindu.com - indiatoday.in Tags: Baiga tribe, Balaghat, faith healing, Madhya Pradesh, monsoon diseases, tribal health Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/faith-healing-poses-challenge-as-outbreak-kills-7-tribal-children-in-mp/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/faith-healing-poses-challenge-as-outbreak-kills-7-tribal-children-in-mp/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.