Nairobi is at risk from another cholera outbreak. Why this isn't necessary: Slums like Mathare in Nairobi are particularly prone to flooding. EPA-EFE/Daniel IrunguFlooding has affected households across Nairobi – even in the city’s high-end diplomatic enclaves. Its effects range. In addition to the deaths and serious injuries, vexing traffic jams have been intensified due to … [Read more...] about Nairobi is at risk from another cholera outbreak. Why this isn’t necessary | The Conversation
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Kenya’s cholera outbreak highlights fears about antibiotic resistance | The Conversation
Kenya's cholera outbreak highlights fears about antibiotic resistance: Drug resistance to cholera causing bacteria affects treatment especially in developing countries. ShutterstockA cholera outbreak in Kenya’s capital, Nairobi, has prompted the health authorities to withdraw all medical licences issued to food handlers countrywide. About 336 cholera cases have been treated in … [Read more...] about Kenya’s cholera outbreak highlights fears about antibiotic resistance | The Conversation
Oral cholera vaccination campaign launched in Somalia
Oral cholera vaccination campaign launched in Somalia: The Government of Somalia has launched an oral cholera vaccination (OCV) campaign today with the support of WHO, targeting over 450 000 people in 7 high-risk areas around the country. It is the first OCV campaign to be conducted in the country, and comes at a critical time after Somalia announced the ongoing drought as a … [Read more...] about Oral cholera vaccination campaign launched in Somalia
Explainer: Why Cholera remains a public health threat | The Conversation
Explainer: Why Cholera remains a public health threat: Places with poor sanitation and insufficient clean drinking water are at risk of cholera outbreaks. Simon Akam/ReutersCholera has killed millions and remains a major threat to public health. The Conversation Africa’s Health and Medicine Editor Joy Wanja Muraya asked Dr Moses Masika to explain the nature of the disease and … [Read more...] about Explainer: Why Cholera remains a public health threat | The Conversation
Sudan: Italy responds to the cholera emergency by contributing 400,000 euros to IFRC
Sudan: Italy responds to the cholera emergency by contributing 400,000 euros to IFRC: In light of the health emergency situation in Sudan caused by the proliferation of outbreaks of bacillary diarrhoea, the Italian Cooperation contributed 400,000 euro emergency aid to the International Federation of the Red Cross (IFRC). This is in response to the plea the IFRC … [Read more...] about Sudan: Italy responds to the cholera emergency by contributing 400,000 euros to IFRC
