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Upsurge in diarrhea cases amidst drought

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Health experts have noted that drought increases the concentration of dangerous bacteria and viruses in water sources. [Istockphoto]

Medical experts have raised alarm over an outbreak of acute diarrhoea among children aged below ten years in Garashi ward of Magarini constituency.

Dr Silad Bashora of Karimboni Dispensary attributed the cases to the use of untreated drinking water and open defecation due to lack of toilets in the area.

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