Cholera Outbreak in Chad Raises Concerns
The Chadian Ministry of Health announced that the number of cholera cases has risen to 239 infections with 13 deaths since the outbreak began on July 24. The case fatality rate stands at 5.4%. Most cases are concentrated in the Hajer Lamis province and the capital, N'Djamena, where 11 of the deaths have occurred out of the total 13. The ministry has launched a vaccination campaign that reached approximately 50,800 people to curb the spread of the disease, which was present more than a month before it was officially announced. The cholera outbreak is also occurring in neighboring African countries. Combating cholera requires improvements in water and sanitation services, along with ongoing awareness and vaccination efforts.
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