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The cholera outbreak that was first reported in August 2015, in Dar es Salaam and Morogoro region has spread and had a resurgence of new cases. A further 11 regions are now reporting cholera cases, including: Dodoma, Geita, Iringa, Kigoma, Kilimanjaro, Mara, Morogoro, Mwanza, Pwani, Shinyanga and Singida.
A total of 4220 cases and 67 deaths have been recorded thus far, with approximately 124 new cases identified daily; 50% of new cases are located in Dar es Salaam.
The National Task Force constituting the National, Regional and Municipal authorities and Partners has been activated and lead the response efforts. With the approaching rainy season the situation could easily worsen.
(Via European Commission, Humanitarian Aid & Civil Protection - accessed 19/10/15)
Cholera is a low risk for most travellers. Travellers to outbreak areas who will be mixing closely with the local population and cannot ensure safe drinking water can be immunised against cholera. A high standard of food/water precautions and personal hygiene should be maintained whenever possible.
