Amaizu, Ameaffia, Others In Ebonyi Anticipate Guinea Worm Outbreak Due To Unsafe Water
… Our People Die Of Water Starvation— Victims
Following the report of surveys and investigations generated in some communities in Ebonyi state, there have been predictions of imminent reoccurrence of guinea worm disease in most communities. This prediction is based on the unavailability of safe drinking water, as the unrefined water has overtime proven harmful to most communities in the rural areas. Investigations revealed that most of the bore hole water projects executed by the Federal and State government alongside other donor agencies to those rural communities have deteriorated consequent on inadquate maintenance. Famous Reporters who visited some areas such like Amaizu in Izzi, Ameaffia okposhi Eheku community…