Re: Democratic Republic of the Congo: Health Updates
Bulletin d'Information Humanitaire
29 janvier 2014 Province du Nord-Kivu N?04/14
Cholera response
The Central Bureau of Health Zone ( BCZS ) of Alimbongo , South Lubero Territory , reports the expansion of
the cholera epidemic with the occurrence , since 18 January 2014 , 46 suspected cases of cholera, including three deaths .
27 cases were received at the health post Taligha and 19 others in positions of private health . A team BCZS
visited Taligha January 21 for an assessment to prepare the response and route inputs
(ORS ) provided by the NGO Merlin . The occurrence of cholera cases have been reported from
the week of January 6 in the areas of health and Kamandi Kiserera lake located in the area of health Kayna .
A team of Solidarit?s International visited the area to assess the situation and undertake
prevention activities. In addition , the area of health Vitshumbi in Rutshuru territory , had on 22 January 2014
reported 55 cases of cholera , most of which came from the area of health Taligha .
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Bulletin d'Information Humanitaire
29 janvier 2014 Province du Nord-Kivu N?04/14
Cholera response
The Central Bureau of Health Zone ( BCZS ) of Alimbongo , South Lubero Territory , reports the expansion of
the cholera epidemic with the occurrence , since 18 January 2014 , 46 suspected cases of cholera, including three deaths .
27 cases were received at the health post Taligha and 19 others in positions of private health . A team BCZS
visited Taligha January 21 for an assessment to prepare the response and route inputs
(ORS ) provided by the NGO Merlin . The occurrence of cholera cases have been reported from
the week of January 6 in the areas of health and Kamandi Kiserera lake located in the area of health Kayna .
A team of Solidarit?s International visited the area to assess the situation and undertake
prevention activities. In addition , the area of health Vitshumbi in Rutshuru territory , had on 22 January 2014
reported 55 cases of cholera , most of which came from the area of health Taligha .
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