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Cholera in Angola (Update)

06 March 2013

Between the beginning of the year and 24 February 2013, 610 cases of cholera with 8 deaths were reported in Angola.

Cases have been reported in the northern Uige province (286 cases), Cunene in the south (209 cases with 4 deaths) and Malange province in the north (27 cases with 3 deaths). In the past week, at least 101 cases with one death have been reported in the province of Luanda in the north-west of the country.

(Via allAfrica - accessed 06/03/13)

Advised 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.