Burundi's longest cholera epidemic kills at least 17
BUJUMBURA, Burundi (AFP) – A cholera epidemic in Burundi, the longest in the small central African country's history, has killed at least 17 people in 10 months, a top health official told AFP Monday. "Burundi has been affected since last October by a …
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Clues to cholera resistance
Researchers have long understood that genetics can play a role in susceptibility to cholera, but a team of Harvard scientists is now uncovering evidence of genetic changes that might also help protect some people from contracting the deadly disease.
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Karonga Suspected Cholera Cases Dealt With – DHO
Lilongwe — Karonga District Health Officer (DHO), Dr. Maliko Kayange said Friday that suspected cholera cases that were reported in the district had been dealt with. Dr Kayange said that three people suspected to have contacted cholera early last week …
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Cholera hits 9 more, gastro cases spiral close to 2000
A civic official said water-borne diseases, including cholera, have been a cause of concern but there was nothing to worry. "There is no outbreak as such. And cases are being reported from few areas such as Kalbadevi, Chembur and Byculla," the official …
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Lokomasama braces up to combat cholera in the chiefdom
Port Loko July 18 (SLENA) – The people of Lokomasama in the Port Loko District are making frantic efforts to combat any outbreak of cholera in the chiefdom. At a recent meeting of stakeholders organized by the Action for Community Development (AFCOD) …
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