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Cholera in Sierra Leone (Update)

22 August 2012

The cholera outbreak in the west of Sierra Leone is ongoing and has spread to two other districts. Since the beginning of 2012, a total of 11 189 cholera cases and 203 cholera related deaths have been recorded.

(Via ReliefWeb - accessed 22/08/12)

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. A high standard of food, water and personal hygiene should also be maintained.