Climate change, conflicts & poor hygiene accelerate global cholera outbreaks

Category : Climate Change | Location : International  | Posted on 2023-05-30 03:15:42


Climate change, conflicts & poor hygiene accelerate global cholera outbreaks

A sudden surge in cholera cases accompanied by high mortality rates has been observed in 24 countries this year, noted a World Health Organization (WHO) report on March 22, 2023.

The 24 countries include the Philippines, India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Yemen, Somalia, Lebanon, Syria, Dominican Republic, Haiti, Nigeria, Cameroon, Ethiopia, Kenya, South Sudan, Zimbabwe, Zambia, South Africa, Malawi, Mozambique, United Republic of Tanzania, Burundi and the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Source: https://www.downtoearth.org.in/news/health/climate-change-conflicts-poor-hygiene-accelerate-global-cholera-outbreaks-89651

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