Central African Republic Declares Cholera Outbreak After 24 Deaths
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Bangui, Central African Republic - The Central African Republic government has officially declared a cholera outbreak in the country, after confirming 197 cases, including 24 deaths, local media reported on Saturday.
Cholera outbreak kills 24 in Central African Republic
Minister of Health and Population of the Central African Republic (CAR) Pierre Somse has declared a cholera outbreak after 24 deaths from the disease were recorded.In a televised statement broadcast Friday evening, Somse said cholera cases were reported
The Central African Ministry of Health has confirmed an ongoing cholera outbreak in the country, with the health districts of Bimbo and Mbaïki in the Southwest region being the main hotspots. Nearly 200 cases have been identified and 24 deaths recorded in the last ten days, particularly in the village of Bokassi.
Twenty-four deaths and 197 cases have been confirmed in the districts of Bimbo and Mbaïki, southwest of the capital Bangui, Health Minister Dr. Pierre Somse announced on Friday, June 26.
The Central African government has officially declared a cholera outbreak after the confirmation of 24 deaths and 197 cases in the districts of Bimbo and Mbaïki, southwest of the capital Bangui, Health Minister Dr. Pierre Somse announced Friday evening.
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