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Perennial cholera outbreaks in recent years and these outbreaks are being caused by a lack of safe drinking water supply and a broken-down sanitation system with raw sewage flowing in some streets of Harare. (Representational Image: Wikimedia Commons)
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After Declaring End to Cholera Outbreak, Zimbabwe Sees New Cases

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Zimbabwe confirmed a new outbreak of cholera has been recorded in the district of Kariba on the border with Zambia
A major cholera outbreak in 1991, resulted in 59,478 cases and 7,654 deaths. (Representational image: CDC PHIL images)
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Cholera Outbreak in Nigeria: Cases and Deaths Skyrocket by 200%

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The state of Lagos accounted for 43% of the nation's cholera cases, while Kano, Katsina, Jigawa, and Borno also recorded significant numbers.
Cholera is spreading in areas devastated by recent heavy rainfall and floods, especially in eastern Sudan, where millions of war-displaced people are sheltered. (CDC PHIL)
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Cholera Spreading in Sudan as Fighting Between Rival Generals Shows No Sign of Abating

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Sudan Faces Dual Crises of Cholera Outbreak and Ongoing Warfare
The number of cholera deaths reported last year worldwide ballooned from the previous year by 71% to more than 4,000. (Representational Image: Pixabay)
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WHO: Deaths from Cholera Jump 71% Worldwide

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WHO: Deaths from Cholera Jump 71% Worldwide
Zimbabwe's decisive measures have effectively controlled the cholera outbreak, marking a significant victory in public health efforts.(Representational Image: Unsplash)
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Zimbabwe Government Declares End to Latest Cholera Outbreak

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Successful Containment Efforts Bring Relief After Months of Struggle Against the Deadly Disease
the Ministry of Health said the country had registered no cases or deaths from cholera in 26 of Malawi's 29 health districts in the past four weeks. (Representational Image: Wikimedia Commons)
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Malawi Declares End of Country’s Deadliest Cholera Outbreak

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By WHO definition, a country stands to end the transmission of cholera when they have gone at least four weeks without reporting a laboratory confirmed case of cholera
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