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        <h2>Disaster Damage and Impact Assessment</h2>
        <p>The cholera outbreak has resulted in significant public health challenges:</p><ul><li>More than 6,700 cholera cases reported by May 2019</li><li>Eight deaths (CFR 0.1%)</li><li>Beira district with the highest attack rate (909 cases per 100,000 population)</li><li>Concomitant rise in acute watery diarrhoea and malaria cases</li><li>Effective cholera vaccination campaign reaching 98.6% of the population</li></ul>
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        <h2>How to Self-Rescue and Seek Help</h2>
        <p>To protect yourself during a cholera outbreak:</p><ul><li>Drink and use safe water: Boil, treat, or use bottled water.</li><li>Practice good hygiene: Wash hands with soap and safe water.</li><li>Avoid raw or undercooked food: Stick to thoroughly cooked meals.</li><li>Use latrines or bury your feces: Keep contamination away from water sources.</li></ul><p>If experiencing symptoms like severe diarrhoea or vomiting, seek medical attention immediately, and avoid contact with others as much as possible.</p>
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        <h2>Emergency Kit Preparation Tips</h2>
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            Below is a rough emergency preparation guide. Using Planbowl, you can <a href="https://www.planbowl.com">customize
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        <p>Prepare an emergency kit containing:</p><ul><li>Water purification tablets or a portable water filter</li><li>Oral rehydration salts (ORS)</li><li>Soap and hand sanitizer</li><li>Non-perishable food items</li><li>Basic first aid supplies</li><li>Essential medications</li><li>Protective gear like masks and gloves</li></ul>
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Mozambique faces cholera outbreak; over 6,000 cases and 8 deaths reported. Vaccination efforts cover nearly entire population, showing disease trend decline.

Cholera Outbreak in Mozambique Sees Decline After Vaccination

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A cholera outbreak was declared in Mozambique on 27 March 2019, affecting districts in Sofala Province, including Beira City, Buzi, Dondo, and Nhamatanda. Over 6,700 cholera cases and 8 deaths were reported by early May 2019. The outbreak is linked to the aftermath of Cyclone Idai, which also led to an increase in acute watery diarrhoea and malaria cases.

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