PRO/EDR> Cholera, diarrhea & dysentery update (07): Asia (Yemen) WHO

Cholera — Yemen
Highlights
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Cumulative figures
– The cumulative total from 27 Apr 2017 to 28 Jan 2018 is 1 051 789 suspected cholera cases and 2252 associated deaths, (CFR 0.21%); 1102 have been confirmed by culture.
– 59.3% of deaths were severe cases at admission.
– The total proportion of severe cases among the suspected cases is 16.2%. The national attack rate is 379.75 per 10 000. The 5 governorates with the highest cumulative attack rates per 10 000 remain Amran (889), Al Mahwit (848),