The cholera epidemic in the impoverished Caribbean nation has killed more than 9,000 people since 2010.
More Than 729,000 People Vaccinated Against Cholera in Haiti: WHO
Haiti's public health minister Daphne Benoit had said when the vaccination campaign began that the vaccine was an additional intervention to help save lives.
Haiti's public health minister Daphne Benoit had said when the vaccination campaign began that the vaccine was an additional intervention to help save lives.
‘The cholera epidemic in the impoverished Caribbean nation has killed more than 9,000 people since 2010. It originated when human waste was dumped into a local river by UN peacekeepers from Nepal.’
Speaking at the General Assembly at UN Headquarters in New York, went on to say that eliminating cholera from Haiti and living up to our moral responsibility to those who have been most directly affected, will require commitment of the international community and the resources necessary. Ban will end his tenure as UN chief at the end of December. The cholera epidemic in the impoverished Caribbean nation has killed more than 9,000 people since 2010. According to experts, it originated when human waste was dumped into a local river by UN peacekeepers from Nepal.
For years, the international body has resisted admitting its role in the epidemic, while victims' groups have tried to secure compensation from the organisation in the courts.
Ancient Cholera Strain Likely Present in Haiti Since Colonial Era
A non-virulent deadly Vibrio cholerae O1 strain has likely been present in Haitian aquatic environments for several hundred years.
A non-virulent deadly Vibrio cholerae O1 strain has likely been present in Haitian aquatic environments for several hundred years.
Haitians Fight The Losing Battle Against Cholera Epidemic
Whether from drinking unsafe, untreated water or eating contaminated food, nearly 800,000 Haitians have contracted cholera since the epidemic broke out.
Whether from drinking unsafe, untreated water or eating contaminated food, nearly 800,000 Haitians have contracted cholera since the epidemic broke out.
UN Promises Aid to Cholera Victims and Their Families in Haiti
With a rainy season that will last through November or possibly December, epidemiologist worry that cholera will be deadly this year, killing 400 or 500 people.
With a rainy season that will last through November or possibly December, epidemiologist worry that cholera will be deadly this year, killing 400 or 500 people.
