PRO/EDR> Cholera, diarrhea & dysentery update (48): Asia (Yemen) WHO

Cholera, Dysentery — Yemen
The Ministry of Public Health and Population of Yemen has reported 12 289 suspected cases and 10 associated deaths during epidemiological week 45 [5-11 Nov 2018]. Of these, 13% are severe cases. The cumulative total number of suspected cholera cases from 1 Jan 2018 to 11 Nov 2018 is 280 198, with 372 associated deaths (CFR 0.13%). Children under 5 represent 32% of the total suspected cases, while 22 out of 23 governorates and 306 out of 333 districts in Yemen have been affected. To date, out