Diarrhea epidemic in Wolomesa

MAUMERE, East Nusa Tenggara: Two people have died and a further 105 have been treated for diarrhea at local health clinics here, the head of Ende health agency said on Tuesday.

The outbreak is centered on the village of Wolomesa, 75 kilometers north of Ende town, the official, Johanes Don Bosco, said.

He attributed the outbreak to poor sanitation in the village and pointed out that Ende regent Paulinus Domi had repeatedly told people to boil their water before drinking it. (yac)