Cholera in Yemen

ABSTRACT

As of 23 September, 2011, the Ministry of Public Health and Population [MOPH and P] in Yemen has reported a total of 18,276 cases of acute watery diarrhea/cholera, with 40 related deaths. The cases were reported from the governorates of Abyan, Lahj, Dhalae, Aden and Ibb. Some stool samples have tested positive for Vibrio cholerae 01 Eltor. The cases started in April in Abyan Governorate and spread to four other governorates. WHO, UNICEF, UNHCR and other partners are supporting the MOPH and P to control the outbreak. Public health control measures including case managements, surveillance and water and sanitation services have been strengthened in the affected areas