Teknaf, Bangladesh: Diarrhea has afflicted over 150 Burmese refugees in the makeshift camp in Dum Dum Mea since June 21. It killed two children in the makeshift camp till June 26, said a Majee (shed leader) from the camp.
 
There has been heavy rainfall recently and high tides inundated the refugee camp. Diarrhea broke out in the camp soon after. Refugees are unable to stay in their huts and are passing sleepless nights because the floors have became muddy and wet.
 
Diarrheah has been increasing from June 24, and 88 refugees have been admitted at the clinic of the Islamic Relief Organization (IRO). Besides, skin diseases, pneumonia, and common cold have also spread among the refugees.
 
A refugee leader Md. Ayub went to Upazilar Parishad Chairman of Tekanf and apprised him of he diseases and asked for help for the patients. The refugees of the makeshift camp were being given medical treatment by Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF-Holland) over the last two years. But, recently, the IRO substituted the MSF. Now, refugees are getting treatment from IRO. But, MSF is still present as the refugees have not been transferred to a new place, Md. Ayub said.
 
According to Mahafuz a worker of the IRO, fortunately there is no death yet.
 
The makeshift camp was scheduled to be transferred to a new place called Leda on June 11, but this has been delayed due to unknown reasons.