The Ethiopian authorities have revealed water taken from rivers for religious purposes in the region is contaminated and could be behind the cholera outbreak. The infected waters in the northern Tigray region could be carried along rivers and used by locals for washing and drinking. Those affected are being treated at the main hospital in the regional capital, Mekelle. However, authorities are struggling to intervene in the cleanliness of the holy water due to its religious sensitivity. They are attempting to stop religious leaders using dirty water as holy water.

Source: Ethiopian News September 12, 2018 19:52 UTC