Cholera surge in Comoros
A cholera outbreak was declared by the Union of Comoros on 2 February 2024, threatening the lives of children. As of February 18, 2024, a total of 83 cholera cases, with a significant number of cases involving children between the ages of 10–19. Six fatalities have been reported, including 4 children. In the face of this crisis, UNICEF has…, UNICEF’s response, Efforts have been concentrated on enhancing case management capabilities for severe cholera cases. This includes refining the Case Management Protocol based on joint assessments conducted at healthcare facilities including El Maarouf Hospital and the Cholera Treatment Center in Samba. Additionally, UNICEF has undertaken critical infrastructure…
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