translated from Spanish: The cholera outbreak in Mozambique leaves six people dead and more than 3,500 cases after the passage of ‘Idai’

the balance of deaths due to cholera in Mozambique after the passage of the cyclone ‘Idai’ has risen to six, as confirmed this Wednesday l a World Health Organization (who), which has estimated more than 3,500 the number of cases.” From ‘Idai’ cyclone to hit Mozambique on March 14, hundreds of thousands of people live in temporary settlements without access to drinking water and sanitary measures”, he said in his statement. Therein, it is recalled that the Ministry of health Mozambique declared the cholera outbreak on March 27 and has highlighted that, as of April 8, it has registered 3.577 cases and six deaths. WHO has also noted that the six-day vaccination period has resulted in the vaccine inoculation to 800,000 people in four districts affected by the passage of the cyclone, which has left more than 400 dead in the country. Also, it has highlighted that “the cholera vaccine is only a tool of the response before the outbreak” and highlighted that there are twelve treatment centers to cater for the affected communities.” From the beginning to the end, this campaign was one of the fastest in history thanks to the people who are experienced in the Ministry of health, who knew that there was a high risk of an outbreak and made a quick request for vaccine as soon as it hit the cyclone” has featured Djamila Cabral, head of the office of the Agency in the country.” The Ministry did an excellent job organizing campaign and reaching so many people in so short a time. The oral vaccine for cholera is one of the key measures that can help to save lives and stop the spread of this terrible disease during an outbreak”, has riveted. Furthermore, the Minister of health, Nazira Abdullah, acknowledged the support from who and other organizations during the campaign. “It is very difficult to carry out a campaign with this scope in just three days”, it has exalted.” This campaign would not have been possible without the strong participation of local authorities and communities. The number of volunteers is impressive and, wherever they go, there is always a great use of the vaccine. Everyone has worked to make this a success to stop cholera in their origin”, it has settled.

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