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Global cholera surge likely accelerated by climate change, warns WHO
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
"The situation is quite unprecedented, for not only we are seeing more outbreaks, but these outbreaks are larger and more deadly than the ones we have seen in past years," said Barboza. "This increasing number of cholera outbreaks is occurring after several years of regular reduction in the
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Shortage of cholera vaccines forces WHO shift to single-dose approach
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Since January this year, 29 countries have reported cholera cases, including Haiti, Malawi and Syria which are facing large outbreaks. In comparison, in the previous 5 years, fewer than 20 countries on average reported outbreaks. The global trend is moving towards more numerous, more widespr
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Pakistan: Cholera outbreak worsens situation in flood-affected Balochistan
Updated : 3 years, 9 months ago IST
Balochistan [Pakistan], August 10 (ANI): The number of Cholera cases in the Zhob district of Balochistan province is once again on the rise, after the recent devastating spell of rains and floods in the province.
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Single dose vaccine may control cholera outbreaks: Study
Updated : 8 years, 5 months ago IST
Washington DC [USA], Dec 13 (ANI): In a recent study, a group of researchers have developed a high-dose cholera vaccine for controlling outbreaks.
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