from MAVHUTO BANDA in Lilongwe, MalawiMalawi BureauLILONGWE, (CAJ News) – AT least 747 people have died from cholera outbreaks in Africa since the beginning of the year. The deaths are from 35 324 cases the World Health Organisation (WHO) has documented between January 1 and March 7. Some 13 countries are currently reporting cases. Of the deaths reported in 2023, Malawi accounts for 84 percent (608 deaths), followed by Mozambique at 4,7 percent (35) and Kenya with 4,3 percent (32). “Many countries have limited and strained resources, shortage of medical commodities including cholera kits and Oral Cholera Vaccine,” WHO stated.

Source: The North Africa Journal March 11, 2023 00:24 UTC