Over 8,000 people in Haiti have died from a cholera outbreak directly connected to UN Forces in the nation but their claim for compensation has been denied by the world body. Continue reading
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Cuba Admits Outbreak of Cholera
Over 51 people have been confirmed to have contracted cholera in Havana as the Cuban government admits the first major outbreak of the disease in the capital city in over 50 years.
One man died from the disease and others have been hospitalized. Continue reading
Massive Cholera Outbreak In Haiti Traced To UN Camp
A cholera epidemic in Haiti has killed almost 8,000 people leading the United Nations to launch a $2 billion appeal for help in stopping the deaths.
The campaign comes as reports begin to surface that the current outbreak, the worst in the world at this time, started in a United Nations camp. Dr. Daniele Lantagne, a cholera specialist, said that UN troops from Nepal arrived with the disease. Nepal has widespread cholera cases and the molecular structure of the Haitian cholera matches strains from Nepal in 2010. Continue reading
Cholera Outbreak In Sierra Leone Death Toll Increasing
Over 10,000 people have been infected with cholera in Sierra Leone and the death toll has reached 176. Over 100 have died in the last month in the capital city, Freetown.
President Ernest Bai Koroma has declared a national emergency.
The Red Cross reports that cases have spiked since mid-July with 6,000 cases in the last five weeks. The rainy season increases the risks for contracting the disease and Amanda McClelland of the International Federation of the Red Cross says there is potential for “devastation” in the country. Continue reading
Deadly Cholera Outbreak In Cuba
Officials in Cuba have confirmed three deaths and over 50 people are infected with a breakout of cholera.
The outbreak of cholera in Manzanillo has been traced to a series of wells that have been closed by the government. Communist Party newspaper Granma reported the health ministry is dismissing reports of a lack of medicine to help the victims. Continue reading
