CHOLERA

Females make up 51% of cases, with children under five accounting for 59%. Severe cases make up 62% of reported cases, showing the seriousness of the health crisis. Cholera cases spiked due to El Niño-induced floods in late 2023, leading to 118 deaths and displacing 1.2 million people. This worsened Somalia's existing sanitation and water safety issues. UNICEF's report shows cholera spreading across Somalia, with notable cases in cities such as Mogadishu, Afgoye, and Baidoa. Some areas have prolonged transmission, while…

A cholera outbreak in Somalia has led to 60 deaths and 5,000 new infections, with a majority being female. The outbreak has been ongoing since 2017 and has worsened this year, with cases tripling. Children under 5 years old make up 59% of cases, highlighting the risk to this demographic. Cholera spreads through contaminated food and water sources, especially in areas with poor sanitation. The surge in cases is linked to 2023 floods from El Niño, which also caused fatalities and displacements. UNICEF's report emphasizes the…

An unfortunate event occurred off the northern coast of Mozambique when a makeshift ferry sank, resulting in the deaths of 96 individuals, including children, as reported by authorities who revised the initial death toll. The vessel, which was a converted fishing boat carrying around 130 passengers, encountered challenges late on Sunday while trying to reach an island off Nampula province. According to reports, most passengers were fleeing the mainland due to misinformation about cholera, leading to panic as mentioned by…