Since the beginning of the outbreak, in early January, 7,284 cases have been reported, mostly in the provinces of Luanda and Bengo, occurring 275 deaths.
The number of cholera cases in Angola continues to increase, totaling 7,284 since January 7, with 165 records and 17 deaths in the last 24 hours, the largest number since the start of the outbreak.
According to the latest Bulletin of the Ministry of Health of Angola, dated Saturday and released this Saturday, 165 cases of cholera were notified in 24 hours of which 60 in the province of Cuanza Norte.
The rest are distributed by Luanda (50), Bengo (17), Benguela (16), Cabinda (5), Icolo and Bengo (4) and Malanje (3).
It was also in the province of Cuanza Norte that most of the deaths were recorded (13), followed by Luanda (2), Benguela (1) and Zaire (1).
Since the beginning of the outbreak, 7,284 cases have been reported, mostly in the provinces of Luanda (3,788) and Bengo (2,303) and 275 deaths occurred, of which 139 in Luanda province and 89 in the province of Bengo.
Currently, 237 people with anger are hospitalized.
If not treated, cholera can be fatal in hours
Cholera is an acute disease that can be fatal in hours if not treated.
According to the World Health Organization, “most people with cholera have slight or moderate diarrhea and can be treated with oral rehydration solutions,” but the rapid progression of the disease means that immediate treatment is critical to saving lives.
“It is a threat of global public health and an indicator of inequality and lack of economic and social development. Access to safe water, basic sanitation and hygiene is essential to prevent cholera and other diseases that are transmitted by water,” adds WHO.
