Mitigating Cholera in the Aftermath of Cyclone Idai.

Mitigating Cholera in the Aftermath of Cyclone Idai.
Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2019 Jul 22;:
Authors: Chen WH, Azman AS
Abstract
Catastrophic damage and floods followed the deadliest cyclone on record for the Southern Hemisphere. In the aftermath of Cyclone Idai, a cholera outbreak was detected. The global stockpile of oral cholera vaccine was rapidly deployed to counter this fast-growing epidemic. We urge the international community to continue to highlight the importance of water, sanitation, and hygiene as the long-term goal for controlling cholera and meeting the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals.
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Source: The American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene - July 21, 2019 Category: Tropical Medicine Authors: Chen WH, Azman AS Tags: Am J Trop Med Hyg Source Type: research