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Despite widespread vaccination, cholera cases rise in Malawi

As officials battle to control an outbreak that has claimed the lives of more than 117 people so far, the number of cholera cases in Malawi has more than tripled in the previous two months.

According to the UN, nationwide cases have increased from 1,000 to more than 4,200 since August.

The first case of cholera, which spreads mainly through contaminated food and water, was reported in March in southern Malawi.

But the disease has now spread to 22 of Malawi’s 28 districts. Experts have warned that the situation could be worsened by the onset of the rainy season in November.

The government has been conducting a mass cholera vaccination in the southern Africa nation, which is one of the poorest in the world.

Data from the World Health Organization show that this is the worst outbreak so far this year globally.

The country’s cholera response plan currently has a funding gap of more than $13m (£11.8m).

Malawi is currently facing one of its worst economic periods and has witnessed street protests sparked by shortages in fuel, electricity, and forex, as well as drugs and medical supplies.

 

 

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