PRO/EDR> Cholera, diarrhea & dysentery update (05): Asia, Africa

Cholera — Yemen
The Ministry of Public Health and Population of Yemen reported 2489 suspected cases and one associated death during epidemiological week 21 (18-24 May) of 2020, with 16% of the cases reported as severe. The cumulative total number of suspected cholera cases from 1 Jan 2018 to 17 May 2020 is 1 368 325 with 1566 associated deaths (CFR 0.11%). Children under 5 represent 23% of the total suspected cases during 2020. The outbreak has affected 22 of the 23 governorates and 293 of the 333 districts