The Region’s Chief Medical Officer of Health has issed a stern warning
to both levels of Government, provide immediate support for Pikangikum.
Dr. Pete Sarsfield says the Governments are showing neglect after a
report was released in September stating the reserve is facing a waterborne
health disaster.
n075 runs: 24 sec. out…their feet.
Sarsfield says Pikangikum has an adequate water treatment plant which
is only hooked up to 5% of the homes.
He warns of water related illness, skin disease, ear infections and
lice.
