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        <h2>Disaster Damage and Impact Assessment</h2>
        <p>The cholera outbreak in Tanzania has had a significant impact on public health:</p><ul><li>211 reported cases, including 6 deaths</li><li>High impact on children under five, who made up more than 40% of the cases</li><li>Spread mainly affected lakeside fishing villages with poor sanitation</li><li>Increased risk due to densely populated areas with inadequate access to clean water</li></ul>
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        <h2>How to Self-Rescue and Seek Help</h2>
        <p>Tips for self-rescue and seeking help during a cholera outbreak:</p><ul><li>Drink and use only bottled, boiled, or chemically treated water.</li><li>Avoid raw foods and eat only thoroughly cooked foods.</li><li>Practice good hand hygiene using soap and water or an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.</li><li>Use proper sanitation methods and avoid open defecation; use latrines or other sanitation facilities.</li><li>Seek immediate medical attention if experiencing symptoms like severe diarrhea or dehydration.</li><li>Avoid handling food for others if you are infected.</li></ul>
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        <h2>Emergency Kit Preparation Tips</h2>
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        <p>Essential items for an emergency kit during a cholera outbreak:</p><ul><li>Water purification supplies (tablets, filter, or bleach)</li><li>Oral rehydration salts (ORS) and zinc tablets</li><li>Hand sanitizer and soap</li><li>Sealed bottled water</li><li>A thermometer</li><li>Basic medical supplies (bandages, antiseptics, medications for diarrhea)</li><li>Food storage containers and utensils</li></ul>
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Cholera outbreak in Tanzania's Kigoma and Katavi regions reported on 23 April 2022, with cases spreading along Lake Tanganyika. No fatalities yet.

Cholera Outbreak in Tanzania's Kigoma and Katavi Regions

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On April 23, 2022, the Tanzanian government reported the outbreak of cholera in the Kigoma and Katavi regions, specifically in Uvinza DC and Tanganyika DC. By late June, the outbreak had spread along the shores of Lake Tanganyika, affecting primarily fishing villages with poor sanitation infrastructure. A total of 211 cases and six deaths were reported, with a case fatality rate of 2.9%, which is above the acceptable rate for an outbreak under control. Authorities and organizations like the Tanzanian Red Cross and UNICEF have been actively responding through various measures.

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