IOM fears continuous cholera outbreak in Bentiu

 

 

IOM Communication Officer, Ashley McLaughlin tells Bakhita Radio that the agency is collaborating with other humanitarian agencies to carryout campaigns to prevent the epidemic.

 

She says IOM has teams in Yirol East providing health services where another cholera outbreak was reported.

 

Ashley says there are various issues of the outbreak and spread of cholera in Bentiu IDPs camp.

 

She cites improper use of latrine as one of the factors.

 

She laments that many people are yearning for peace to return home to see their children schooling.

 

IOM and the state Ministry of Health in Bentiu have trained more than 160 health workers.