29th October 2010
Health awareness lacking
By Joyce Tohui

Rural communities in Bougainville face the risk of contracting the cholera disease because the health division lacks manpower to carry out effective awareness.

Sources from the health division say the current manpower shortage cannot allow them to carryout ongoing awareness at rural communities. The lack of awareness is posing serious risks for the outbreak of the disease.

The ban on cooked food items and ice blocks is still on.

The source also revealed that there are only four District Health Officers in the region.

Plans are underway for new recruits subject to the availability of funding. New Dawn FM News understands all Departments in Bougainville need funding to carry out their work effectively.