7,000 in Tangerang suffer diarrhea

7,000 in Tangerang suffer diarrhea

TANGERANG: The Tangerang Health Agency said that 6,777 flood
victims in the Tangerang area were now suffering from diseases --
mainly diarrhea, skin and respiratory infections.

Agency officials noted that most of the victims were in Periuk
district with 2,130 patients, followed by Karawaci, with about
2,000 patients.

Other victims were reported in Nambo Jaya subdistrict,
Jatiuwung district, Karang Tengah, Cipondoh, Cileduk, and
Cibodas, which were all affected by the recent flooding
throughout Jakarta.

Tangerang Health Agency Chief Nuriman Machjudin said that the
diseases were caused by lack of clean water, humid weather, and a
dirty environment, all the result of the flooding.

He said on Wednesday the agency had established health
treatment posts at refuge camps. All public health centers in
Tangerang had also been prepared to accommodate the flood victims
for free services.

It had also planned to establish 52 additional integrated
health posts, where sick flood victims could be served for free.
"We are still awaiting donations," he said. -- JP