134 cholera deaths reported in Somalia since January due to prolonged rainfall and flash floods.
134 cholera-related deaths have been reported in Somalia since January, according to the Ministry of Health and Human Services. The outbreak is attributed to prolonged rainfall and flash floods, which have led to a lack of access to safe water and proper sanitation. Over 16,000 new cases have been recorded, with 10,273 classified as severe. The district of Kismayo has been hit the hardest, with 2,567 cases reported.
July 15, 2024
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