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Event Date : 2024-07

Cholera Outbreak Affects Multiple Regions in Tanzania

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Disaster Overview

Disaster type: Epidemic
Disaster-Affected People: 3738
Affected Countries/Regions: Tanzania
Suggested Emergency Supplies List:

clean drinking water, oral rehydration salts, antibiotics, soap, water purification tablets, sanitation supplies, food supplies, first aid kit, personal protective equipment

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Disaster Overview : Since July 2023, Tanzania has been grappling with a severe cholera outbreak that has spread across multiple regions, including Arusha, Kigoma, and Mara. The outbreak has led to significant illness and fatalities, primarily affecting women and young adults. As of November 2023, over 1,500 cases and 34 deaths have been recorded across 13 regions, with Mara, Kigoma, Arusha, Kilimanjaro, and Dodoma among the worst hit. The World Health Organization and local health authorities have been working to contain and manage the outbreak.

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