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Cholera in Mozambique (Update)

01 April 2015

The Ministry of Health for Mozambique has reported that the ongoing cholera outbreak in the country has now spread to the central province of Sofala. A total of 260 cases have been reported in Sofala between 1-14 March 2015. Affected areas include: Caia (129 cases), Nhamatanda (91 cases) and the provincial capital of Beira (40 cases).

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.