"...the Amhara region remains of the highest concern, with reports of more than 2,700 cases..."The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said more than 16,800 cholera cases and 212 related deaths have been reported in Ethiopia since mid-July. In its latest situation update issued late Tuesday, OCHA said the ongoing cholera outbreak affects Amhara, Oromia, Sidama, the Southern Nations, Nationalities and Peoples regions (SNNP) and Somali regions of Ethiopia, with recent reports of cholera cases from Afar, Benishangul Gumz and Dire Dawa. The report also shows the concern over other healthcare challenges in Ethiopia, including measles and malaria. Last week, #Ethiopia���� concluded a 10-day #cholera vaccination campaign in the three most affected regions - Oromia, Sidama and SNNP – with technical support from @WHO. OCHA stated that more than 1.7 million malaria cases, including 200 deaths, were reported from 1,035 districts as of the end of July.

Source: Ethiopian News August 24, 2023 19:32 UTC