Spread of cholera in DRC worries humanitarian partners

Spread of cholera in DRC worries humanitarian partners

To date, outbreaks have been reported in four provinces: North Kivu, South Kivu, Tanganyika and Maniema, the first two of which are among the most affected by the conflict. According to OCHA, humanitarian partners are responding with treatment and outreach campaigns, but medical supplies, protective equipment and health facilities are in short supply. “The outbreak appears to be worsening in Maniema province, where health authorities report a ca…