Source: http://reliefweb.int/report/yemen/ye...rt-15-jan-2017
Yemen: Cholera Outbreak Situation Report | As of 15 Jan 2017
Report
from UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs
Published on 15 Jan 2017
Key Figures
As of 11 January 2017, 15,658 suspected cholera cases have been reported in 156 districts.
A total of 180 out of 841 cases have tested positive for Vibrio Cholera, serotype Ogawa.
Overall, the epidemic curve shows a declining trend from week 51 onwards, while the attack rate remains high in some high risk districts.
Health response is underway through 26 Diarrhea Treatment Centres (DTC) in 24 districts; while WASH partners are undertaking response in 29 districts.
An additional $3 million is being allocated through the 2017 HPF reserve allocation to address outstanding gaps...
Yemen: Cholera Outbreak Situation Report | As of 15 Jan 2017
Report
from UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs
Published on 15 Jan 2017
Key Figures
As of 11 January 2017, 15,658 suspected cholera cases have been reported in 156 districts.
A total of 180 out of 841 cases have tested positive for Vibrio Cholera, serotype Ogawa.
Overall, the epidemic curve shows a declining trend from week 51 onwards, while the attack rate remains high in some high risk districts.
Health response is underway through 26 Diarrhea Treatment Centres (DTC) in 24 districts; while WASH partners are undertaking response in 29 districts.
An additional $3 million is being allocated through the 2017 HPF reserve allocation to address outstanding gaps...
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