#TRAGEDY : Diarrhoea kills 30

About 30 children have reportedly died, following what Imo State Government called “fresh outbreak of diarrhoea” in the state.

 According to a post in Imo State Government Blog, picked up by Vanguard weekend, the administration disclosed that diarrhoea is relatively common in remote areas of the state...


 “Diarrhoea is relatively common in remote areas of the state, where potable water is often scarce and residents frequently rely on water from unwholesome sources,” government explained.

Speaking when she played host to a delegation from Nigerian Agip Oil Company Limited, the state Commissioner for Health, Mrs. Ngozi Njoku, said:

 “The death toll from the latest outbreak had risen to 30 in the last few weeks.” According to the Commissioner, several other children, also suspected to have been affected, are receiving treatment in various hospitals in the state.

She said: “Four children died last month at Nekede, Owerri West Local Government Area. 65 suspected cases had been reported at Ikeduru Local Government Area, while areas like Orlu, Owerri West, Ohaji/Egbema, Owerri North and Ngor Okpala have also recorded cases of the diarrhoea outbreak.

 “This outbreak started sometime in January, but we were preoccupied with the Lassa Fever challenge.”