TB hits villagers

TB hits villagers

JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya: Hundreds of Nafri villagers have
contracted tuberculosis and are in need of serious medical
attention, Antara quoted a health worker as saying on Wednesday.

Dr. Agung H. said in Jayapura that he and his team discovered
the epidemic while providing free medical services over the past
six months. He said he was worried more would become infected due
to poor hygiene in the area.

Nafri village is only 25 kilometers away from Jayapura, the
capital of Irian Jaya. It has a population of 1,000, many of whom
also have malaria, skin diseases and bronchitis. (swe)