Shiloh
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Source: http://www.fijitimes.com/story.aspx?id=193633
Two dead
Repeka Nasiko
Saturday, February 18, 2012
TWO women from Ba have succumbed to leptospirosis, bringing to four the number of confirmed dead from illnesses as a result of the floods.
Also in critical condition and admitted to the Lautoka Hospital's Intensive Care Unit is a 10-year-old infected with dengue fever.
Commissioner Western Commander Joeli Cawaki said he was aware of the deaths and maintained the need for restriction of movement, drinking kava and mass gatherings in flood-affected areas.
He said these controls need to be put in place to prevent further deaths.
Yesterday afternoon Health Ministry spokesman Peni Namotu said a decision on Cdr Cawaki's proposal would be made known today.
The latest known deaths are of Ivamere Lewavuga, 24, a teacher from Vatulaulau Village. She died on February 12 while Ulamila Savui, 54, of Natawarau settlement died the next day at the Lautoka Hospital...
Two dead
Repeka Nasiko
Saturday, February 18, 2012
TWO women from Ba have succumbed to leptospirosis, bringing to four the number of confirmed dead from illnesses as a result of the floods.
Also in critical condition and admitted to the Lautoka Hospital's Intensive Care Unit is a 10-year-old infected with dengue fever.
Commissioner Western Commander Joeli Cawaki said he was aware of the deaths and maintained the need for restriction of movement, drinking kava and mass gatherings in flood-affected areas.
He said these controls need to be put in place to prevent further deaths.
Yesterday afternoon Health Ministry spokesman Peni Namotu said a decision on Cdr Cawaki's proposal would be made known today.
The latest known deaths are of Ivamere Lewavuga, 24, a teacher from Vatulaulau Village. She died on February 12 while Ulamila Savui, 54, of Natawarau settlement died the next day at the Lautoka Hospital...
