<div>
    <div>
        <h2>Disaster Damage and Impact Assessment</h2>
        <p>The cholera outbreak had a devastating impact in Mozambique and Malawi.</p> <ul><li>Over 7,780 cholera cases and 59 deaths in Mozambique by April 2015.</li><li>329 cases and 2 deaths in Malawi by April 2015.</li><li>Severe impact in Tete and Zambezia provinces in Mozambique.</li><li>Districts of Chikwawa and Nsanje were hardest hit in Malawi.</li><li>15 cholera cases reported in Zimbabwe.</li></ul>
    </div>
    <div>
        <h2>How to Self-Rescue and Seek Help</h2>
        {"what_to_avoid":["Avoid drinking untreated water.","Do not consume food from street vendors."],"steps":["Boil or treat drinking water with chlorine or bleach.","Thoroughly cook food and avoid raw foods.","Wash hands frequently with soap and safe water, especially after using the bathroom and before eating.","Use latrines or bury feces away from water sources.","Seek medical help immediately if experiencing cholera symptoms such as severe diarrhea or vomiting."]}
    </div>
    <div>
        <h2>Emergency Kit Preparation Tips</h2>
        <p>
            Below is a rough emergency preparation guide. Using Planbowl, you can <a href="https://www.planbowl.com">customize
            an emergency
            guide</a> based on your location,
            family composition, and housing type to ensure your and your family's safety during disasters or emergencies.
            Click <a href="https://www.planbowl.com/sample-guide">"Emergency Preparation Guide Example"</a> to see the services you can
            receive.
        </p>
        Prepare a cholera emergency kit including: <ul><li>Oral rehydration salts (ORS)</li><li>Portable water filter or chlorine tablets</li><li>Hand sanitizer and soap</li><li>Basic first-aid supplies</li><li>Clean bottled water</li></ul>
    </div>
</div>


A cholera outbreak in Mozambique and Malawi in early 2015 led to thousands of cases and several deaths, significantly affecting Tete and Zambezia provinces.

Severe Cholera Outbreak in Mozambique and Malawi

https://res-back.pumpsoul.com/disaster_alert/aef1b6d8-715e-4b86-8003-713346695389.json

A cholera outbreak commenced in Mozambique on December 25, 2014, and was officially declared on January 27, 2015. The outbreak worsened due to severe flooding in early January 2015. By April 8, 2015, a total of 7,780 cholera cases and 59 deaths were reported in Mozambique. Malawi noted the first confirmed cholera case on February 13, 2015, with escalating numbers reaching 329 cases by April 8. Tete and Zambezia provinces in Mozambique and the districts of Chikwawa and Nsanje in Malawi were the most affected areas.

Severe Cholera Outbreak in Mozambique and Malawi

Disaster Overview

Read More

Learn Rescue Tips
More

Get Disaster Alerts
More

Severe Cholera Outbreak in Mozambique and Malawi

Disaster Overview

Read More

Learn Rescue TipsMore

Get Disaster AlertsMore

Learn Rescue Tips
More

Get Disaster Alerts
More