Diarrhea outbreak kills 2, infects hundred others in Sool region

An outbreak of Diarrhea disease is reported in some locations situated at the Southern part of Sool region in Somaliland where many people have fallen victim to the disease.

According to our Goobjoog News reporter Farah Dubad in Sool, so far two people died from the disease in Kalabayr location and over 200 people are infected.

The locations where diarrhea broke out include Dhumey, Saahdeer and Dabotaag and infected patients have been admitted to the local clinics in these areas with overwhelming numbers.

The local elders highlighted shortage of medical supplies in the region and requested an emergency assistance to be extended to the local infected people.

“What is needed is quick emergency response. The situation is really hard. No medicine. Medical supplies to be reached with the citizens dying in Sool” said one of the local elders who spoke to Goobjoog News.

Sool region is one of the regions where the drought has affected severely and the local are now facing major threat from diarrhea pandemic.

Goobjoog News