Mozambique's cyclone-hit city of Beira confirmed its first death from cholera as the number of cases of the disease has jumped to 517. Cases of the acute diarrheal disease have risen dramatically since the first five cases were confirmed last week. Some 900,000 cholera vaccine doses are set to arrive on Monday, according to the World Health Organization. He said the commodities airlifted from Durban were from the World Food Program's internal stock. Doctors Without Borders has said it is seeing some 200 likely cholera cases per day in the city, where relief workers are hurrying to restore the damaged water system and bring in additional medical assistance.

Source: CBC News April 01, 2019 09:36 UTC