Malawi takes on cholera outbreak amid cyclone devastation

Abstract

On March 3, 2022, an outbreak of cholera in Malawi was declared by the Malawian Ministry of Health. As of April 26, four deaths and 78 cases had been reported to WHO, contributing to an estimated case fatality ratio of 5·1%. According to WHO, people from southern Malawi, who were displaced due to torrential rains and floods during late January to February 2022, did not have access to safe drinking water and sanitation services and, therefore, were at an increased risk of diseases such as cholera.

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