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Chad cholera kills 13 people
The cholera outbreak in Chad has resulted in 13 deaths, with approximately 240 cases recorded since the pandemic began in July. The majority of the cases and fatalities have been concentrated in the Sakha Lamis region and N'Djamena. Authorities have launched a wide vaccination campaign that included over 50,800 people to help contain the spread of the disease, amid worsening water and sanitation conditions that hinder efforts to control it. The region is experiencing a similar wave of outbreaks in other African countries, emphasizing the priority of strengthening water infrastructure and public health systems for prevention.
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