Source:
World Health Organization
Country:
Somalia
BULLETIN HIGHLIGHTS
In week 42, a total of 42 stool samples were collected from acute watery diarrhea patients in Hamarweyne, Elgaab, Hodan and Madina. Of those, 21% (9 of 42) tested positive for cholera serotype ‘inaba’.
WHO warns health partners of possible larger sporadic cholera outbreaks during this rainy season compared to the previous two years. Health partners working in Mogadishu, the Jubas and the Shabelles are advised to stay on high alert and report cases.