Source: World Health Organization (WHO)
Date: 20 Aug 2010
Update on major public health concern:
- Cholera/Acute watery diarrhea
WHO has observed a steady decrease in the number of cholera cases reported from Banadir Hospital in Mogadishu in the past five weeks (see Graph 1). The situation is being closely monitored by WHO and partners, with preventive and case management interventions ongoing in the region.
In week 321, the number of acute watery diarrhoea (AWD) cases reported from Lower Shabelle region remained stable compared to week 31. Merka and Afgooye districts accounted for 80% of all cases reported from 34 health facilities in the region; from week 1-32, the two districts accounted for 49% and 33% respectively of all AWD cases reported. (see Graph 2).
WHO continues to call on health partners to respond to the current situation, in light of seasonal outbreaks in the past years (see Graph 3).
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