Chad Reports 13 Deaths and 240 Cholera Cases

Since the outbreak began in July, 13 people have died and approximately 240 others have been infected with cholera in Chad, with cases concentrated in the Hadjer-Lamis region and the capital, N'Djamena. N'Djamena recorded 11 deaths during August, amid a clear deterioration in the disease's spread in densely populated areas. The Ministry attributed the continued cholera outbreak to limited access to safe drinking water and sanitation services, despite a vaccination campaign reaching around 50,800 people so far. Cholera is transmitted through contaminated water and is easily treatable if diagnosed early, but it can quickly lead to death if left untreated.

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