Tag Archives: Cholera

Massive Cholera Outbreak In Haiti Traced To UN Camp

A cholera epidemic in Haiti has killed almost 8,000 people leading the United Nations to launch a $2 billion appeal for help in stopping the deaths.

The campaign comes as reports begin to surface that the current outbreak, the worst in the world at this time, started in a United Nations camp. Dr. Daniele Lantagne, a cholera specialist, said that UN troops from Nepal arrived with the disease. Nepal has widespread cholera cases and the molecular structure of the Haitian cholera matches strains from Nepal in 2010. Continue reading →

Cholera Outbreak In Sierra Leone Death Toll Increasing

Over 10,000 people have been infected with cholera in Sierra Leone and the death toll has reached 176. Over 100 have died in the last month in the capital city, Freetown.

President Ernest Bai Koroma has declared a national emergency.

The Red Cross reports that cases have spiked since mid-July with 6,000 cases in the last five weeks. The rainy season increases the risks for contracting the disease and Amanda McClelland of the International Federation of the Red Cross says there is potential for “devastation” in the country. Continue reading →

Deadly Cholera Outbreak In Cuba

Officials in Cuba have confirmed three deaths and over 50 people are infected with a breakout of cholera.

The outbreak of cholera in Manzanillo has been traced to a series of wells that have been closed by the government. Communist Party newspaper Granma reported the health ministry is dismissing reports of a lack of medicine to help the victims. Continue reading →