Diarrhea downs 386 Baguio folk

BAGUIO CITY, Philippines – A diarrhea outbreak has hit five barangays here, sending 386 residents to hospitals.

Dr. Donatel Tobera, of the Baguio City Epidemiology and Surveillance Unit, said the residents of Imelda Village, M. Roxas, Saint Joseph, Purok 4 in Brookside and East Modern Site in Aurora Hill complained of stomach aches, vomiting and loose bowel movement. Except for 14, the patients were sent home after undergoing preliminary treatment.

Investigation by the city’s Health Services Office showed that fecal coliform had leaked from the sewage system and contaminated the water supply.

Health officials though gave assurance that the situation is now under control, with repairs being rushed in the pumping station. – Artemio Dumlao