The record-breaking storm barreled across southeastern Africa into landlocked Malawi, where rescue workers searched for survivors as rain kept falling.
Tag: Cholera
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In a Nation That Nearly Wiped Out Cholera, the Disease Is Surging Back
Malawi, in southern African, had all but eradicated cholera, recording only two cases in 2021. But more than 900 people died of it over the past 11 months, and the government is scrambling to contain its spread.
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Gang Violence Cripples Haiti’s Fight Against Cholera
The disease is spreading in the Caribbean nation in part because armed groups control poor neighborhoods with ruthless violence and prevent doctors from providing basic care.
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Cholera Outbreaks Surge Worldwide, Following Floods, Droughts and Wars
A record number of outbreaks has drained the cholera vaccine supply, leading the W.H.O. to ration emergency vaccinations.