Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Explaining the Malawi cholera outbreak
Malawi's worsening cholera crisis is the result of long-term neglect of the country's water supplies and water testing urgently needed, specialists say.
Jan 20, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Why cholera continues to threaten many African countries
Malawi is facing its worst cholera outbreak in two decades. The outbreak started early in 2022 and has, so far, resulted in over 18,000 cases and the loss of 750 lives. It's also forced the closure of schools and many businesses. ...
Jan 16, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Worst cholera outbreak in decades kills 750 people in Malawi
The worst cholera outbreak to affect Malawi in two decades has now claimed 750 lives, a government minister said, while the World Health Organization chief described the southeast African country as among the hardest-hit ...
Jan 12, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Malawi shuts schools over worsening cholera outbreak
Schools in Malawi's two largest cities are to remain closed until further notice due to a worsening cholera outbreak, the government said on Monday.
Jan 2, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Climate change fuelling cholera surge: WHO
Climate change is fuelling a global cholera upsurge, the WHO said Friday, warning the situation was compounded by vaccine shortages and will only worsen unless it is stamped out soon.
Dec 16, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Haiti receives first shipment of cholera vaccines: WHO
Crisis-wracked Haiti has received a first shipment of cholera vaccines to help battle the intensifying outbreak of the deadly disease, the World Health Organization said Tuesday.
Dec 13, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Cholera cases rise 'alarmingly' in DR Congo camps: MSF
Aid workers in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo warned Thursday of a possible "health disaster" because of an alarming surge in cholera cases in makeshifts camps for displaced people.
Dec 8, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Syria receives cholera vaccines ahead of inoculation drive
Syria has received two million doses of cholera vaccines, the first to reach the country during a months-long outbreak, the country's health ministry said Wednesday.
Nov 30, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
UN: Children in Haiti hit by cholera as malnutrition rises
A cholera outbreak sweeping through Haiti is claiming a growing number of children amid a surge in malnutrition, UNICEF announced Wednesday.
Nov 23, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Haiti fears spike in cholera cases as fuel blockade lifts
Cholera cases are overwhelming Haiti as experts warn the situation could worsen now that the country is bustling once again after a paralyzing fuel blockade that lasted two months.
Nov 15, 2022
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