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Cholera in Uganda

09 November 2011

There are uncomfirmed media reports of a cholera outbreak in Kasese District which has seen 50 people admitted to hospital and 4 deaths.Authorities have ordered the closure of all eating places that do not meet minimum health standards.

(Via Daily Monitor - accessed 09/11/11)

Advice for 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.