LAKKI MARWAT, Aug 10: The health department has sent a team comprising doctors and paramedics to ensure timely treatment of patients in diarrhoea-affected areas of Torlawangkhel in Tajazai.

Official sources said the team sent to control the spread of the epidemic included Extended Programme of Immunisation Coordinator Dr Matiullah Khan, Dr Rafiullah and Dr Zaman.The sources said more than two dozen people had been provided treatment and medicine in the affected area and the situation was under control.—APP