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PRO/EDR> Cholera, diarrhea & dysentery update (13): Asia (Yemen)
Cholera -- YemenThe Ministry of Public Health and Population of Yemen reported 18 171 suspected cases of cholera with 13 associated deaths during epidemiological week 18 (29 Apr-5 May) of 2019. 15% of cases were severe. The cumulative total number of suspected cholera cases from 1 Jan 2018 to 28 Apr 2019 is 668 891 with 1081 associated deaths (CFR 0.16%). Children under 5 represent 22.7% of total suspected cases during 2019. The outbreak has affected 22 of 23 governorates and 294 of 333 districts Read more [...]
