Nigeria: Cholera outbreak

Since the beginning of the year about 24,000 cases, including over 430 deaths have been reported from 18 states. Since late May, there has been an overall decline in the epidemic across the country. However, many states (mainly Borno, Kano and Zamfara) continue to report ongoing activity. Half of all cases are in children under 5 years old.

Cholera spreads via contaminated food and water and authorities are responding by improving water supplies and sanitation, setting up treatment facilities, and educating the public on preventive measures. A large oral cholera vaccination campaign is underway.

Italy; Greece; Hungary; Romania: West Nile virus Outbreak 

Cases of WNV occur every year between June and November across many European countries. It is spread by mosquito bites. ...

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