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1 dies as typhoid outbreak hits Iloilo waterfront villages


MANILA, Philippines - At least one resident was confirmed dead as a typhoid outbreak hit waterfront villages in Iloilo City since late February, an online report said Friday. The News Today reported that this prompted city Mayor Jerry Treñas to direct all village captains in the city to monitor and report any typhoid case in their respective areas. Initial reports showed at least one of the victims, 35-year-old Roberto Jusayan of Veterans Village, died last Feb. 28. The city health office also noted some unreported cases in Concepcion and Gen. Hughes villages. Because of the unreported cases, the mayor's office could not immediately release the number of typhoid victims. On the other hand, Treñas also instructed Inspector Dande Deocampo of the Waterfront Detachment police to help village workers in identifying and monitoring all the victims of typhoid fever. The city government also coordinated with the Metro Iloilo Water District (MIWD) to check their pipes that may have leaks and contaminate residents' source of drinking water. Also, Treñas urged residents to be wary of street foods. - GMANews.TV
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