Six people have died in Cameroon, Central Africa due to Cholera. Cholera can be transmitted by drinking water or eating food contaminated with Vibrio cholerae bacterium.
Kenya Reports 216 Deaths Due to Cholera Outbreak
In Kenya, 216 people have died from an outbreak of cholera since December last year.
In Kenya, 216 people have died from an outbreak of cholera since December last year.
‘This is not the first time that the cholera outbreak has happened here in Cameroon. Previously in 2010, nearly 750 people were killed because of this outbreak.’
"From the moment the first cases were documented in the northern region, every measure was taken to contain the epidemic," Fouda said. Cholera is caused by the bacterium Vibrio cholerae. It can be transmitted by drinking water or eating food contaminated with this bacterium.
In its previous outbreak, Cholera killed more than 750 people in Cameroon.
Uganda�s Borders and Lakes Have High Risk of Cholera Outbreaks
The possibility of getting affected by cholera is alarmingly high near the lakes and border regions of Uganda than any other part of the nation.
The possibility of getting affected by cholera is alarmingly high near the lakes and border regions of Uganda than any other part of the nation.
Cholera Outbreak in Iraq Has Infected as Many as 1,201 People: Health Ministry
Health Minister Adela Hmoud is holding consultations with the regional office of the WHO to enhance cooperation in responding to the cholera outbreak.
Health Minister Adela Hmoud is holding consultations with the regional office of the WHO to enhance cooperation in responding to the cholera outbreak.
Death Toll Due To Cholera Outbreak Climbs in East and Southern Africa
In 12 of 21 countries of Eastern and Southern Africa Region, 104,095 cholera cases and 1562 deaths due to diarrhea have been reported.
In 12 of 21 countries of Eastern and Southern Africa Region, 104,095 cholera cases and 1562 deaths due to diarrhea have been reported.
