Cameroon: 2014 Cholera outbreaks

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Source: http://www.worldbulletin.net/news/137602/who-reports-2-cholera-deaths-in-cameroon


17:22, 28 May 2014 Wednesday
WHO reports 2 cholera deaths in Cameroon

The World Health Organization (WHO) said that at least two Cameroonians had recently died as a result of a cholera outbreak in the far north of the country.

World Bulletin/News Desk

The World Health Organization (WHO) said Wednesday that at least two Cameroonians had recently died as a result of a cholera outbreak in the far north of the country.

At least 50 cases registered in the Far North Region are now receiving treatment, WHO Coordinator Fannh Mahamat told Anadolu Agency.

According to Mahamat, the cholera cases were discovered in the border areas of Mogode, Bourha, Mokolo and Goulfe ? all of which are located some 30km from Nigeria...

 

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Re: Cameroon: 2014 Cholera outbreaks

Source: http://www.bellanaija.com/2014/07/30/over-200-people-die-of-cholera-in-cameroon-in-2-months/

Over 200 People Die of Cholera in Cameroon in 2 Months
30.07.2014 By NAN

YAOUNDE (dpa/NAN) ― An outbreak of cholera has killed more than 200 people in northern Cameroon over the past two months, the Health Ministry said on Tuesday.

More than 1,500 people have been infected with the water-borne bacteria, said Rebecca Djao, a health official for the northern region of the country...