Myanmar: Yangon cholera outbreak
The Myanmar Ministry of Health reports the presence of cholera in Yangon, the largest city in the country.
As of 17 July, there are 77 confirmed cases of hospitalization. In addition, there are also unconfirmed reports, more than 200, of Acute Watery Diarrhea (AWD) in other states and regions, to include Rakhine, Chin and East Bago.
The general perspective of situation is deteriorating.
The World Health Organization (WHO) is providing training to local health workers, while the in-country water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) humanitarian cluster has a response plan that includes a rapid response team, capacity building, water supply and provision of non-food items (NFIs).
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Rapid assessment is partially hindered by ongoing conflict and access restrictions across the country.
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Cholera is an acute diarrhoeal infection caused by ingestion of food or water contaminated with the bacterium Vibrio cholerae. Cholera remains a global threat to public health and an indicator of inequity and lack of social development.