Diarrhea kills six in Ciamis area

Diarrhea kills six in Ciamis area

CIAMIS, West Java: The death toll from the outbreak of
diarrhea in this regency has risen to six and 1,400 people have
been admitted to hospital.

The number of affected subdistricts has also increased from
four last week to six yesterday, Antara reported.

Regent Dedem Ruhlia blamed the epidemic on unhygienic
conditions, aggravated by the current prolonged dry spell and
subsequent water shortage.

He said the local government plans to sponsor an information
campaign on health because the public's lack of awareness of
cleanliness sees the epidemic almost every year. (pan)