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Event Date : 2024-07

Cholera Outbreak Hits Senegal

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Disaster Overview

Disaster type: Epidemic
Disaster-Affected People: 861
Affected Countries/Regions: Senegal
Suggested Emergency Supplies List:

clean drinking water, oral rehydration salts, sanitation supplies, soap, disinfectants, first aid kit, water purification tablets, educational materials on hygiene

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Disaster Overview : A severe cholera outbreak struck Senegal starting on October 26, 2004. Health officials initially reported eight cases in the suburbs around Dakar, triggering early warning systems. As of November 10, 2004, the total number of cases reached 861, with six fatalities. The outbreak was exacerbated by limited access to safe water and sanitation in the affected districts.

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