Following the fresh outbreak of diarrhea in Imo state, no fewer than 30 children have so far died. The sudden outbreak is said to be relatively common in the 637 autonomous communities in the state due to absence of potable water.
The recent development has compelled the residents to resort to the use of water from streams and uncertified boreholes for consumption.
The Nigeria Agip Oil Company Limited, the commissioner for Health, Ngozi Njoku, said that the death toll from the outbreak of the deadly disease had risen to 30 in the last few weeks, while several others affected by the scourge were receiving treatment in various hospitals in the state.
She noted that 65 suspected cases had been reported in the Ikeduru LGA, while areas like Orlu, Owerri West, Ohaji/Egbema, Owerri North as well as Ngor -Okpala had similarly recorded cases of the dreaded disease in their areas.
