Group 1 - The cholera outbreak in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, has resulted in 7 deaths and 45 reported cases, with no new cases in the last four days [1] - Cholera is an acute intestinal infectious disease caused by Vibrio cholerae, primarily transmitted through contaminated water and food, leading to severe symptoms and potential death if untreated [1] - The rainy season from April to October is a peak period for cholera outbreaks in Ivory Coast, which has experienced several severe outbreaks since the 1990s [1] Group 2 - Several African countries, including Sudan, South Sudan, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Angola, are facing significant cholera challenges, with Sudan reporting 2,729 new cases and 172 deaths in one week [1] - Angola has reported a total of 23,937 cholera cases and 711 deaths since the outbreak began in January [1] - The World Health Organization highlights that factors such as conflict, displacement, natural disasters, and climate change exacerbate cholera outbreaks, particularly in rural and flood-affected areas with limited infrastructure and medical resources [2]
科特迪瓦霍乱疫情造成7人死亡
Zhong Guo Xin Wen Wang·2025-06-06 07:02