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SEIRRA LEONE: Cholera kills 18 children in Bonthe 29 Jan 2006
Ministry of Health and Sanitation warned local residents to use conventional treatment, as it is the best and safest means to cure Diarrhea, Cholera, and other ...
- African News Dimension,
Mozambique`s Sofala Province records 700 cholera cases 29 Jan 2006
Maputo, Mozambique, 01/29 - Since January, 678 cholera cases have been diagnosed in the central Mozambican province of Sofala, according to the provincial ...
- AngolaPress,
An elegant novel rises from a brutal disease 29 Jan 2006
You want to get a drink? Wash your hands while you're at it. That lovely water, so delightfully described by novelist Anne Roiphe, is tainted with cholera. ...
- Detroit Free Press,
God 'will heal Zim cholera' Jan 28, 2006
Harare - Members of a popular church sect in Zimbabwe are refusing treatment for the deadly cholera disease, claiming God will heal them, said reports on Friday ...
- News24,
Zambia : Over 70 new cases of suspected cholera recorded Jan 26, 2006
By andnetwork .com. Over 70 new cases of suspected cholera have been recorded in the country in the last two days. Health minister ...
- African News Dimension,
Almost 700 Cholera Cases in Sofala Jan 27, 2006
Since the start of this year 678 cases of cholera have been diagnosed in the central Mozambican province of Sofala, according to the provincial chief doctor ...
- AllAfrica.com,
Cholera kills 25 people in Zambia -state radio Jan 23, 2006
LUSAKA, Jan 23 (Reuters) - Twenty-five people have been killed in a cholera outbreak in Zambia this month, state radio and the health ministry said on Monday. ...
- Reuters AlertNet,
No Cholera Worries In NEDC Yet Jan 23, 2006
...department of environmental health in the North East District Council (NEDC) has said people should remain calm despite the outbreak of Cholera in neighbouring ...
- Mmegi,
Zambia : Another cholera case reported in Mazabuka Jan 23, 2006
By andnetwork .com. ANOTHER cholera patient has been admitted to Chikani Primary School in Mazabuka bringing the total number of patients to eight. ...
- African News Dimension,
Looking for Comedy in the Muslim World Jan 27, 2006
A Difficult Bout of Cholera • It is the hardest novel he has ever had to adapt for the big screen. Gagging on Sundance SWAG • A ...
- Film Stew,
2,926 Cholera Cases Recorded Jan 24, 2006
Copperbelt had 10 and Luapula Province had three admissions. Dr Miti said no deaths from cholera had been recorded in the prisons.
- AllAfrica.com,
Nigeria : Alarm Over Cholera Outbreak Jan 24, 2006
By Nontokozo Mhlongo. The Save Water for African Community Initiative [SWACI] has raised an alarm over the continued outbreak of cholera. ...
- African News Dimension,
Suspected cholera kills 5 inmates in Lusaka Jan 23, 2006
Suspected cholera has killed five inmates in Lusaka Central Prison in the past two weeks, prompting the authorities concerned to quarantine others with ...
- People's Daily Online,
ZIMBABWE: Cholera outbreak stretches health service Jan 19, 2006
HARARE, 19 January (IRIN) - Zimbabwe's two largest infectious diseases referral hospitals are being inundated by new cases of cholera, despite government ...
- Reuters AlertNet,
Cholera kills five in south Zambia Jan 20, 2006
20 (Xinhuanet) -- Cholera has killed five people since it broke out recently in Mazabuka in Southern province of Zambia while 12 others are admitted at a ...
- Xinhua,
Cholera Cases Reportedly Mount in Zimbabwe Despite Government ... Jan 19, 2006
By VOA News. Hospitals in Zimbabwe are reportedly still treating new cases of cholera, despite government claims the outbreak is under control. ...
- Voice of America
Prisoners showing symptoms of cholera Jan 16, 2006
Central Prison, who have been admitted to the government hospital here following suspected food poisoning, are showing symptoms of cholera, hospital sources ...
- Chennai Online,
Four prisoners down with cholera: Dean Jan 16, 2006
Central Prison, who were admitted to the KAPV Government Hospital, following suspected food poisoning, have been tested positive for cholera, said Hospital ...
- Newindpress,
Cholera Outbreak Stretches Health Service Jan 19, 2006
Zimbabwe's two largest infectious diseases referral hospitals are being inundated by new cases of cholera, despite government claims that the situation is ...
- AllAfrica.com,
More Cholera Cases in Harare Jan 16, 2006
CASES of cholera continue to be reported in Harare despite claims by government that the situation is firmly under control, The Standard has been told. ...
- AllAfrica.com,
ZIMBABWE: Bulawayo city on high cholera alert Jan 14, 2006
BULAWAYO City Council has assured residents that it is high on alert to deal with an outbreak of the deadly cholera disease, which has so far killed several ...
- African News Dimension,
Cholera outbreak: Why not? Jan 14, 2006
...“OH no! ‘Cholera kills 23’. ... Thank God you didn’t say it’s witches and wizards or juju that’s responsible for the cholera. Sins indeed! Ha! ...
- Vanguard,
Cholera killes five people Jan 20, 2006
Town Clerk, Ekan Chingangu also said 12 others are admitted at Chikani Primary School which has since been closed and turned into a Cholera centre. ...
- ZNBC,
Zimbabwe pledges US$110 000 to fight cholera wave Jan 14, 2006
The Zimbabwean government has earmarked US$110 000 to fight a cholera outbreak which has claimed 14 lives so far, three of them in the capital, Harare. ...
- SABC News,
Four of hospitalised prisoners tested positive for cholera Jan 16, 2006
...of the Central Prison, here who are undergoing treatment at the government hospital with complaints of acute diarrhoea tested positive for cholera even as ...
- Webindia123,
Cholera outbreak threatens Lower Shire Jan 20, 2006
Floods-hit Lower Shire valley—Chikwawa and Nsanje—is under threat of a cholera outbreak and is in need of medical supplies to avert the situation, Nsanje ...
- The Nation, Malawi,
SOUTHERN AFRICA: 1640 cholera cases recorded as flooding spreads Jan 15, 2006
By ANDnetwork Journalist. Heavy rains over Southern Africa have led to a regional cholera outbreak which has affected 1640 people and killed over 23 others. ...
- African News Dimension,
North West District Council acts to pre-empt cholera outbreak Jan 16, 2006
MAUN - Botswana has been advised to take precautions following reports of a cholera outbreak in Zambia and Zimbabwe. At a meeting ...
- Republic of Botswana,
Prisoners die from cholera outbreak at Sittwe in west Burma Jan 16, 2006
Jan 16, 2006 (DVB) - At least 12 prisoners had died from an outbreak of cholera, which started in December at Sittwe (Akyab) Prison, Arakan State in western ...
- Democratic Voice of Burma,
Cholera sneaks its way in to the prison Jan 17, 2006
Doctors, health officials and the prison officials fear that this might result in a cholera endemic. Cholera is a water borne disease ...
- MedIndia,
Group Raises Alarm Over Cholera Outbreak Jan 23, 2006
Mr. Michael Ale who disclosed this yesterday in Ibadan lamented that not less than 30 people died recently as a result of outbreak of cholera disease in some ...
- This Day (subscription),
Zimbabwe cholera spreads to city, 14 dead-paper Jan 9, 2006
HARARE, Jan 9 (Reuters) - The death toll from a cholera outbreak in Zimbabwe has risen to 14, with another dozen people in hospital in the capital showing ...
- Reuters AlertNet,
Zim cholera deaths climb to 11 Jan 6, 2006
Harare - Four more people have died in a cholera outbreak in southeastern Zimbabwe, bringing the death toll in the past fortnight to 11. ...
- News24,
Cholera outbreak contained in Zimbabwe Jan 9, 2006
9 (Xinhuanet) -- The Zimbabwe Health and Child Welfare Ministry said on Monday efforts to curb the recent cholera outbreak have been successful and Zimbabwe ...
- Xinhua,
Zim cholera death toll rises to 11 Jan 6, 2006
Harare - Four more people have died in a cholera outbreak in south-eastern Zimbabwe, bringing the death toll in the past fortnight to 11, a daily reported ...
- Independent Online,
Zimbabwe Officials Move to Contain Cholera Outbreak Jan 10, 2006
With an outbreak of cholera taking hold in Harare, authorities have banned the sale of meat and fish, though experts say contaminated water supplies have more ...
- Voice of America
Zim cholera under control Jan 11, 2006
Harare - An outbreak of cholera that killed 14 people and affected more than 200 others in Zimbabwe is under control, the health ministry said on Wednesday ...
- News24,
Seven die in Zim cholera outbreak - report Jan 3, 2006
Harare - Seven people have died of cholera in central Zimbabwe, where there has been a sharp rise in new cases of the disease in the past two days, the state ...
- Independent Online,
Zimbabwe cholera outbreak kills 11 - state media Jan 6, 2006
HARARE, Jan 6 (Reuters) - Four people have died in a second cholera outbreak in the last two weeks in Zimbabwe, bringing the death toll to 11, state media ...
- Reuters AlertNet,
Zimbabwe capital bans vending to curb cholera spread Jan 10, 2006
State media has reported that cholera has claimed lives in the rural districts of Buhera, Chikomba and Chivhu in the last two weeks and has been recorded in ...
- Reuters AlertNet,
Cholera outbreak claims 10 lives in Rwanda Jan 6, 2006
An outbreak of Cholera in the suburbs of Rwandan capital Kigali has claimed ten lives, according to Maria Gorreti Maama of Masaka hospital on Friday. ...
- People's Daily Online,
Cholera death toll rises to 17 in Rwanda Jan 9, 2006
KIGALI, Jan. 9 (Xinhuanet) -- Death toll of the recent outbreak of Cholera in Rwandan has risen to seventeen, officials said here on Monday. ...
- Xinhua,
Cholera death toll rises to 17 in Rwanda Jan 9, 2006
Death toll of the recent outbreak of Cholera in Rwandan has risen to seventeen, officials said here on Monday. "We are facing a ...
- People's Daily Online,
Cholera Outbreak Kills Seven in Zimbabwe Jan 3, 2006
By Tendai Maphosa. A cholera outbreak in two Zimbabwe districts has claimed seven lives. The government has set up health camps in ...
- Voice of America
Zim: Cholera claims 14th victim Jan 7, 2006
Harare - Three people have died from cholera in the Zimbabwe capital, bringing to 14 the number of deaths from the gastrointestinal disease in the past two ...
- News24,
Cholera-hit Harare bans meat sale Jan 10, 2006
Zimbabwe's state newspaper says 14 people have died in a cholera outbreak and dozens have been sent to hospital. Health officials ...
- BBC News,
Cholera outbreak contained in Zimbabwe Jan 9, 2006
The Zimbabwe Health and Child Welfare Ministry said on Monday efforts to curb the recent cholera outbreak have been successful and Zimbabwe has not recorded ...
- People's Daily Online,
ADRA Fights Cholera Outbreak in São Tome Jan 5, 2006
Silver Spring, Maryland–In response to a cholera outbreak that struck São Tome and Principe in October of 2005, the Adventist Development and Relief Agency ...
- Reuters AlertNet,
Schools in Rwanda close over cholera outbreak Jan 11, 2006
Primary and secondary schools in Rwanda's cholera-hit areas have been ordered not to re-open for the new academic year, officials said here Wednesday. ...
- People's Daily Online,
Zimbabwe Bans Meat, Fish Sales to Stem Spread of Cholera Jan 10, 2006
By VOA News. Zimbabwe has banned the public sale of fish and meat in an effort to thwart a cholera outbreak in the country. Tuesday's ...
- Voice of America
Zimbabwe cholera outbreak kills seven Jan 3, 2006
A cholera outbreak has killed at least seven people in south-eastern Zimbabwe in the past week, the health ministry reported today. ...
- Ireland Online,
Zimbabwe bans fish, meat vending to control cholera Jan 9, 2006
Xinhuanet) -- The Zimbabwean government has banned public vending of fish and all meat products in a widened move to control the spread of cholera, local media ...
- Xinhua,
Cholera kills 7 people in Zimbabwe Jan 4, 2006
At least seven people died of cholera in Zimbabwe over the past few days following the outbreak of the disease in Chikomba district and Chivhu in Mashonaland ...
- People's Daily Online,
Cholera outbreak hits Dar es Salaam Jan 11, 2006
At least 52 people have been taken ill with cholera in Tanzania's commercial capital this month amid a drought that is plaguing East Africa, officials and ...
- Mail & Guardian Online,
TANZANIA: Cholera breaks out in Dar es Salaam Jan 10, 2006
DAR ES SALAAM, 10 January (IRIN) - At least 52 cases of cholera have been reported in parts of the Tanzanian commercial capital, Dar es Salaam, over the last ...
- Reuters AlertNet,
R2m to stop cholera, typhoid Jan 10, 2006
...public safety manager Antjie Nortjé said that the council's sanitation budget needed to be increased at least five-fold to avert a cholera and typhoid epidemic ...
- News24,
MOZAMBIQUE: Officials concerned over cholera outbreak Jan 9, 2006
...the death toll from flooding in Mozambique over the past few days has climbed to 22, officials are now faced with the threat of waterborne diseases like cholera ...
- Reuters AlertNet,
Death Toll in Zimbabwe Cholera Outbreak Rises to 14 Jan 4, 2006
Despite government efforts to contain an outbreak of cholera in Chivu province, the death toll had risen to 14 by Wednesday, according to news reports. ...
- Voice of America
Zambia: Cholera DREF Bulletin No. MDRZM001 Jan 6, 2006
With the onset of the rainy season in Zambia, an increase of cholera cases has been reported mainly in Lusaka, the capital city. ...
- ReliefWeb (press release),
Zimbabwe cholera outbreak claims 14 Jan 3, 2006
HARARE - An outbreak of cholera in south-eastern Zimbabwe that began just days before Christmas has so far claimed at least 14 lives, in yet another example of ...
- ReliefWeb (press release),
Zimbabwe: Cholera outbreak Information Bulletin No. 1 Jan 6, 2006
With the onset of the rain season in Zimbabwe, there has been an outbreak of cholera in Gundo Village in Sadza communal area in Chikomba district of ...
- ReliefWeb (press release),
Cholera Outbreak: State Hailed Over Clean-Up Exercise Jan 9, 2006
HARARE residents have commended the Government for embarking on the clean-up operation saying the cholera outbreak affecting some parts of the city would have ...
- AllAfrica.com,
Cholera Claims 4 in Buhera Jan 6, 2006
THE second cholera outbreak in less than two weeks has killed four people in Murambinda, Buhera District, bringing the death toll to 11. ...
- AllAfrica.com,
Cholera outbreak leaves seven dead in Chivhu Jan 2, 2006
SEVEN people have died of cholera in Chivhu District amid revelations that the Government has since set up two health camps to deal with the outbreak. ...
- Chronicle,
Avian cholera suspected in snow geese deaths Jan 13, 2006
A suspected outbreak of avian cholera has killed 1,300 to 1,500 snow geese at Bald Knob National Wildlife Refuge in north-central Arkansas, according to US ...
- Arkansas News,
Avian Cholera Kills 1,500 Arkansas Geese Jan 12, 2006
Bald Knob - The drought-like conditions may be partly responsible for a recent outbreak of Avian Cholera throughout hundreds of Arkansas geese. ...
- KATV,
Cholera fears fail to halt daring Zimbabwe vendors Jan 11, 2006
...food products, especially meat and fish, sold on the open market as shown by the death of 14 people over the last three weeks due to cholera, residents of ...
- ReliefWeb (press release),
Empty hospital beds in Rwanda show cholera epidemic is fading Jan 11, 2006
By Evan Weinberger. KIGALI, Rwanda (CNS) -- Many of the beds set up to deal with a cholera epidemic at the Masaka Health Center are empty. ...
- Catholic News Service
Zimbabwe cholera death toll rises Jan 6, 2006
Four more people have died in a cholera outbreak in southeastern Zimbabwe, bringing the death toll to 11. "The second cholera outbreak ...
- SABC News,
Cholera spreads in Zimbabwe; "Death toll at 14" Jan 7, 2006
Harare (dpa) - Fourteen people have died of cholera in Zimbabwe in the last two weeks including a Harare family who bought contaminated fish from a police ...
- WTOP,
Cholera Deaths Increase Jan 9, 2006
The recent outbreak of Cholera in areas of Kigali City (formerly Masaka District) had by Saturday 7, claimed seventeen lives. According ...
- AllAfrica.com,
No need to worry about cholera Jan 12, 2006
GABORONE - Batswana need not worry about the spread of cholera from Zimbabwe, says Dr Julius Mboya, the head of Disease Control Unit of the Ministry of Health. ...
- Republic of Botswana,
Schools Close Over Cholera Outbreak Jan 11, 2006
All primary and secondary schools in three sectors have been ordered not to re-open for the new academic year due to the cholera epidemic that has hit the area ...
- AllAfrica.com,
RWANDA: Cholera outbreak claims 10 lives Jan 6, 2006
By Mapitsi Phukubje. An outbreak of Cholera in the former sectors of Rusheshe and Ayabaraya in the former district of Kabuga has so far claimed over ten lives. ...
- African News Dimension,
Avian cholera suspected in deaths of 1,500 geese Jan 13, 2006
As many as 1,500 geese have died in the remote Bald Knob National Wildlife Refuge in a suspected outbreak of avian cholera, wildlife officials said Wednesday. ...
- Arkansas Democrat-Gazette (subscription),
Act Fast, Cholera Rocks Jan 12, 2006
The current cholera outbreak in Masaka should be taken with serious care and measures should be put in place to curb the epidemic that could claim much more ...
- AllAfrica.com,
Cholera kills 18 in Rwanda Jan 12, 2006
KIGALI, Jan 12, 2006 (AFP) - At least 18 people have died this month in Rwanda after outbreaks of cholera in two villages east of the capital, the health ...
- ReliefWeb (press release),
Harare closes main city market over cholera Jan 11, 2006
Harare, Zimbabwe, 01/11 - Authorities in the Zimbabwe capital Harare Wednesday shut down the main market over fears of cholera, which has killed three people ...
- AngolaPress,
Cholera kills seven in Zimbabwe Jan 4, 2006
Harare, Zimbabwe, 01/04 - A cholera outbreak in Zimbabwe`s central city of Chivhu and surrounding districts has killed seven people and infected almost 200 ...
- AngolaPress,
Dar cholera situation worsens Jan 5, 2006
By Guardian Correspondent. At least 40 people have contracted cholera in Dar es Salaam since the disease resurfaced in the city a week ago. ...
- IPP Media - Guardian,
Tanzania: Cholera Breaks Out in Dar Es Salaam Jan 10, 2006
At least 52 cases of cholera have been reported in parts of the Tanzanian commercial capital, Dar es Salaam, over the last month, a city official said on ...
- AllAfrica.com,
RWANDA: Cholera kills 10 in Kigali Jan 8, 2006
By Oscar Nkala www.andnetwork.com. Ten people in the suburbs of Rwandan capital Kigali have died due to a cholera outbreak, the People’s Daily has reported. ...
- African News Dimension,
Government responsible for spread of cholera Jan 10, 2006
...newspaper reports that the government on Monday banned the public sale of fish and all meat products in an attempt to control the spread of cholera across the ...
- SW Radio Africa,
Lagos State Sets Up Emergency Response to Cholera Outbreak Jan 4, 2006
For fear of its spread, the Lagos State government has put in place emergency response to contain the outbreak of cholera in the state, the commissioner for ...
- This Day (subscription),
Avian Cholera Blamed For Geese Deaths Jan 12, 2006
Wildlife officials say avian cholera is probably the disease responsible for the death of about 1500 geese at the Bald Knob National Wildlife Refuge in White ...
- Today's THV,
Cholera Outbreak Contained Jan 4, 2006
THE cholera outbreak in Chikomba District and Chivhu is under control with no more new cases reported, a Cabinet Minister said yesterday. ...
- AllAfrica.com,
Cholera claims five in Bayelsa Jan 1, 2006
...over Isoni, a riverine community in Sagbama Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, following the death of five indigenes due to an outbreak of cholera in the ...
- Nigeria Daily Independent,
Zimbabwe government sets aside US$100 000 to fight cholera Jan 15, 2006
HARARE -- The Zimbabwe government has set aside US$100 000 to fight a cholera outbreak that has so far killed 14 people countrywide. ...
- ReliefWeb (press release),
Cholera is contained - Masebo Jan 10, 2006
Health Minister Sylvia Masebo says measures have been put in place to contain the Cholera situation in the country. Ms. Masebo told ...
- ZNBC,
Cholera outbreak: 25 die, 259 ill in Palawan Jan 10, 2006
HEALTH authorities suspect cholera is behind a diarrheal outbreak which has downed 259 residents and killed 25 others in two Palawan towns within one month. ...
- Journal Online,
Let's Kick Out Cholera in 2006 Jan 4, 2006
Let us take it as an individual responsibility in the new year to resist cholera. ... Cholera affects individuals of all ages with young children most vulnerable. ...
- AllAfrica.com,
Lusaka in CHolera alert Jan 6, 2006
As cases of Cholera are increasing, a Cholera alert has been issued in Lusaka warning members of the public to observe the highest standards of hygiene. ...
- ZNBC,
Cholera claims 4 in Zimbabwe Jan 6, 2006
The second cholera outbreak in less than two weeks has killed four people in Murambinda, Buhera district, about 200 km north of Harare, the capital of Zimbabwe ...
- People's Daily Online,
Cholera hits Dar — again Jan 3, 2006
This is an indication that cholera is back with us,’ Makwembe said. ... Cholera has been an on-and-off health problem in Dar es Salaam for several years. ...
- IPP Media - Guardian,
Cholera kills 23 in southwest Nigeria Jan 4, 2006
Cholera has broken out in the southwestern Nigerian states of Ogun and Lagos, leaving 23 people dead and 40 others hospitalized, Nigeria's The Guardian ...
- People's Daily Online,
Rwanda: Cholera outbreak kills 10 people Jan 7, 2006
...(SomaliNet) Ten people in the suburbs of Rwandan capital Kigali have died due to a cholera outbreak. People’s Daily reported, Friday. ...
- SomaliNet
7 die from cholera in Blantyre Jan 6, 2006
Seven people have died from cholera in Ndirande Township in Blantyre which the community says happened because the faith of the deceased prevented them from ...
- The Nation, Malawi,
Safe water is out of reach for many in Niger 23 Nov 2005
Dr Blinikov says water-related diseases are common in Niger. They include malaria, diarrhoea, cholera, guinea worm and trachoma. ...
- ReliefWeb (press release),
MINISTRY OF SCINECE & TECHNOLOGY HIGHLIGHTS OF LAST ONE YEAR 23 Nov 2005
Recombinant oral vaccine for cholera has completed Phase I&II clinical trial. · The combination rabies vaccine is under animal trials. ...
- Press Information Bureau (press release),
A vaccine in tobacco plants 23 Nov 2005
...plant, a compound that confers protection to dogs against virulent canine parvovirus (CPV), fused with two co-proteins: the B subunit of the cholera toxin (CTB ...
- Basque Research.com,
No-Flush Urinals Just Waiting for Plumbers 23 Nov 2005
But plumbers argue that the devices could spread diseases such as cholera and severe acute respiratory syndrome and emit deadly sewer gas into restrooms ...
- Los Angeles Times,
Cholera tied to Chuuk reef fish Nov 21, 2005
By Ryota Dei. Reef fish from Chuuk may be to blame for a recent outbreak of cholera in Dededo, according to the Department of Public Health and Social Services. ...
- Pacific Daily News,
Cholera under check Nov 20, 2005
With authorities taking necessary steps, including the opening up of special wards, the spread of cholera has been kept under check till now, according to ...
- Webindia123,
Sao Tome's PM calls for more help to face cholera epidemic Nov 21, 2005
Prime Minister Maria do Carmo Silveira has appealed for increased international aid to help Sao Tome and Principe deal with a six- week-old cholera epidemic. ...
- People's Daily Online,
British director tackles 'Goblet of Fire' Nov 21, 2005
...would gladly use the technology on upcoming projects, which include a Western and an adaptation of Gabriel Garcia Marquez's novel "Love in the Time of Cholera ...
- CNN International
Guinea Bissau surges on cholera epidemic Nov 17, 2005
Bissau, Guinea Bissau, 11/17 - Health authorities in Guinea Bissau have virtually brought the cholera epidemic that had prevailed in the country since last ...
- AngolaPress,
Education needed to tackle the spread of Cholera Nov 18, 2005
The Ghana Medical Students Association of the University of Ghana has called on the public to educate one another on the spread of cholera and its preventative ...
- Radio Gold FM,
Cholera outbreak kills 53 in Ghana Nov 16, 2005
Accra, Ghana (dpa) - A cholera outbreak has killed at least 53 people in Ghana, health authorities in the West African country said Wednesday. ...
- ReliefWeb (press release),
UN fears cholera outbreak Nov 9, 2005
Hundreds of earthquake victims in Pakistani Kashmir have acute diarrhoea and doctors are investigating whether they are cases of cholera, the United Nations ...
- News24,
Cholera epidemic almost under control in Guinea-Bissau Nov 13, 2005
The cholera outbreak in Guinea- Bissau is finally being brought under control and the epidemic could be declared over next month, according to reports reaching ...
- People's Daily Online,
Cholera outbreak kills 9, strikes nearly 300 in Sao Tome Nov 8, 2005
8 (Xinhuanet) -- The month-old cholera epidemic in Sao Tome has claimed nine lives and struck nearly 300 people, a health official from the west African ...
- Xinhua,
Zambian cholera cases top 270 Nov 12, 2005
Lusaka - Zambia has recorded 274 cases of cholera, seven of them fatal, since it broke out in the country in August, Health Minister Sylvia Masebo announced on ...
- News24,
Cholera epidemic under control in Guinea Bissau Nov 14, 2005
The Health Ministry of Guinea Bissau announced Monday that the cholera epidemic that had spread all over the country since June has currently been brought ...
- People's Daily Online,
25 treated for cholera in N Chennai Nov 12, 2005
Chennai, Nov 12: The Communicable Diseases Hospital in Tondiarpet, in north Chennai, has treated a total of 41 cases of cholera from November 1 and as on date ...
- Chennai Online,
Fears of cholera among Pakistan earthquake survivors Nov 9, 2005
...[AFP]. Aid workers are examining the possibility that hundreds of survivors of the Pakistan earthquake are suffering from cholera. ...
- ABC Asia Pacific,
Cholera May Ravage Pakistan Nov 9, 2005
...warned Wednesday of hundreds of October 8 quake victims at camps in Pakistani-administered Kashmir who have acute diarrhea which could lead to cholera outbreaks ...
- Prensa Latina,
Scientists developing drugs for amoebic dysentery, cholera Nov 8, 2005
Lucknow, November 8: Biological chemists are making all-out efforts for developing efficient vaccines for amoebic dysentery and cholera. ...
- Lucknow Newsline,
Zambia warns of cholera outbreak ahead of rain season Nov 11, 2005
LUSAKA, Nov 11, 2005 (Xinhua via COMTEX) - The Zambian government has warned Friday that cholera would break out in the southern African country if adequate ...
- ReliefWeb (press release),
Isolated cholera outbreak unlikely to spread, Public Health ... Nov 10, 2005
By Ryota Dei. Public Health officials today said they have confirmed one cholera case and two more suspected cases in Dededo. Dr. Robert ...
- Agana Pacific Daily News,
Zambia confirms 274 cholera cases Nov 12, 2005
Lusaka, Zambia, 11/12 - About 274 cases of cholera have been confirmed in three provinces of Zambia, including the capital city Lusaka, health minister Sylvia ...
- LaSalute.net,
Along with rain, threat of cholera too in the air Nov 8, 2005
Rains don't come alone. They come with diseases. And they have struck around 350 people. And now there is a threat of cholera too hanging in the misty air. ...
- News Today,
‘Cholera could spread like wildfire’ Nov 11, 2005
ISLAMABAD: Oxfam, Britain’s leading charity organisation has sent out a serious warning of diseases like cholera spreading as wildfire unless conditions ...
- Ispoline,
Cholera cases up Nov 9, 2005
The number of people affected with cholera in Katanga is increasing due to the heavy rains, reports Florence Nakaayi. During the ...
- New Vision,
Public Health confirms cholera case, says outbreak doubtful Nov 10, 2005
Public Health officials announced the confirmation of cholera, the disease is contracted by drinking water containing fecal matter or eating contaminated food ...
- KUAM.com,
Cholera hits Mangochi Nov 9, 2005
Ten people were treated for cholera at Mbowani Health Centre in Mangochi last week while two are still in hospital at the district hospital, district health ...
- The Nation, Malawi,
Cholera outbreak Nov 13, 2005
...noted in the past few weeks. Cholera cases were noted in Liba, Matsanjeni, Mtsambama among others. “We urge people living in and ...
- The Swazi Observer,
Cholera still claiming victims in Mozambique Nov 10, 2005
Maputo, Mozambique, 11/10 - Mozambique`s cholera epidemic has claimed four more lives recently in the central province of Sofala, and has spread to the ...
- AngolaPress,
Cholera cases suspected in Acharapakkam Nov 14, 2005
KANCHEEPURAM: The district administration has initiated measures to check the possible spread of cholera in Veliambakkam village in Acharapakkam, Kancheepuram ...
- Newindpress,
Cholera Still Killing in Sofala Nov 9, 2005
The cholera epidemic has claimed four more lives recently in the central Mozambican province of Sofala, and has spread to the locality of Mbongola, in the ...
- AllAfrica.com,
Cholera cases on the rise in Chennai Nov 12, 2005
Seventy-three people, including 40 children, have tested positive for cholera over the last fortnight, and the predictions of more rains have prompted the ...
- NDTV.com,
WEST AFRICA: Rampant cholera prompts UN regional appeal Nov 7, 2005
DAKAR, 7 November (IRIN) - The United Nations is asking donors for US $3.2 million to help six West African countries fight cholera, which the UN says has ...
- Reuters AlertNet,
Cholera outbreak brought under control in E. China Oct 29, 2005
29 (Xinhuanet) -- Cholera outbreak in the cities of Jiaxing and Huzhou in east China's Zhejiang Province has been basically brought under control, sources with ...
- Xinhua,
UN appeals for aid to prevent spread of cholera in Africa Nov 7, 2005
7 (Xinhuanet) -- The United Nations on Monday appeal for 3.2 million US dollars in additional international aid to prevent further spread of cholera in West ...
- Xinhua,
Mpuma 'safe from cholera' Nov 2, 2005
Johannesburg - No trace of cholera was found in samples taken from rivers and streams in the Komatipoort area of Mpumalanga, said the provincial health ...
- News24,
Cholera cases on the rise Nov 6, 2005
CHENNAI The Tondiarpet Communicable Diseases Hospital on Saturday recorded eight more cholera cases, taking the total number to 12. ...
- Newindpress,
Cholera Cases Raise Fears in Pakistan's Remote Quake Area Nov 3, 2005
3 - Two children with cholera were brought to a Japanese Red Cross medical tent in this mountain town today, doctors said, raising fears that the grim ...
- New York Times,
Study says townsfolk face cholera, diarrhea Oct 27, 2005
LA TRINIDAD, Benguet—Residents of Buguias, one of the vegetable producing towns in the province, are facing serious threats of cholera and diarrhea due to ...
- INQ7 Interactive, Inc.,
West Africa: Rampant Cholera Prompts UN Regional Appeal Nov 7, 2005
The United Nations is asking donors for US $3.2 million to help six West African countries fight cholera, which the UN says has killed at least 700 people and ...
- AllAfrica.com,
Fresh cases admitted, Cholera fear in N.Chennai persists Nov 4, 2005
Communicable and Diseases Hospital (CDH) in the city continued to receive fresh cases of diarrhoea patients, even as the fear of outbreak of Cholera among the ...
- Webindia123,
UN Urges Members to Support Struggle against Cholera in Africa Nov 7, 2005
Latina) The United Nations made a special international appeal Monday for 3.2 million dollars in additional aid to avoid further spread of cholera in Africa. ...
- Prensa Latina,
Cholera cases in Chennai: Officials deny epidemic Nov 3, 2005
Heavy rains and the resultant floods had led to seasonal diseases like diarrhoea among children, triggering panic of a possible outbreak of cholera in the city ...
- Webindia123,
UN seeks $3.2M for Africa cholera Nov 7, 2005
7 (UPI) -- The United Nations appealed for $3.2 million Monday to combat an outbreak of cholera that killed more than 700 people in West Africa this summer. ...
- United Press International
Cholera results not known yet Nov 1, 2005
The results of tests done to establish whether cholera is present in rivers and streams in the Komatipoort area of Mpumalanga should be available by the end of ...
- Sunday Times,
State mobilises funds to fight cholera in Lusaka Oct 24, 2005
She said government realises the importance of hygiene to prevent outbreaks of diseases such as Cholera hence the positioning of waste bins in strategic places ...
- Zana,
WHO donates cholera medicament Oct 27, 2005
In their bid to curb recent cholera outbreak in the Greater Banjul Area, the World Health Organisation (WHO) Banjul office recently donated a consignment of ...
- Daily Observer,
Measures Against Cholera Outbreak Initiated Nov 7, 2005
Chiefs, Heads of Educational Institutions, Unit Committees, Area and Town Councils in the District to play active roles in the national crusade against Cholera ...
- Accra Daily Mail,
Cholera kills four in Sao Tome and Principe Nov 2, 2005
Lisbon - Four people have died as a result of a cholera outbreak in Sao Tome and Principe since last month, the Lusa news agency reported on Wednesday, citing ...
- Independent Online,
Cholera kills 12 in northern Nigeria Oct 24, 2005
Lagos, Nigeria, 10/24 - A cholera outbreak in Nigeria`s northern State of Borno, has claimed 12 more lives, from 250 new cases, the local press reported ...
- AngolaPress,
Three dead as cholera outbreak hit Bauchi Oct 25, 2005
Three people have been confirmed dead and several others are critically ill at the Bayara General Hospital following the outbreak of cholera in Bayara a suburb ...
- Daily Independent,
Sao Tome and Principe registers 165 Cholera cases, four killed Nov 2, 2005
Sao Tome and Principe health officials announced that an epidemic cholera broke early last month has claimed four lives out of a total of 165 registered cases. ...
- People's Daily Online,
After the deluge, Chennai hit by cholera Nov 12, 2005
CHENNAI: The Communicable Diseases Hospital in Tondiarpet in North Chennai has treated a total of 41 cases of cholera from November 1 and as on date there were ...
- Times of India,
Death toll from Sao Tome cholera outbreak rises to nine Nov 8, 2005
The death toll from a cholera outbreak that erupted in Sao Tome and Principe in early October has risen to nine from four last week, a senior health official ...
- TODAYonline,
Cholera outbreak brought under control in E. China province Oct 29, 2005
Cholera outbreak in the cities of Jiaxing and Huzhou in east China's Zhejiang Province has been basically brought under control, sources with the provincial ...
- People's Daily Online,
WEST AFRICA: Rampant cholera prompts UN regional appeal Nov 7, 2005
DAKAR, 7 Nov 2005 (IRIN) - The United Nations is asking donors for US $3.2 million to help six West African countries fight cholera, which the UN says has ...
- IRINnews.org,
The UN launch a £3.2 million deal to prevent the spread of ... Nov 8, 2005
The UN has made a major request for the US to donate $3.2 million to help countries in Africa, concerning the growing Cholera epidemic. ...
- Black Britain,
Asylum seekers 'need Medicare' Nov 22, 2005
...would be given a new Medicare item that covers them for a full medical check-up, particularly targeting diseases such as HIV/AIDS, cholera, malaria and ...
- The Age (subscription),
President Chen's Remarks at the Reception of Members of the Taiwan ... Nov 21, 2005
...insanitary conditions. Malnutrition, infectious diseases such as cholera and malaria and harsh labor resulted in numerous deaths. Many ...
- e-Gov Taiwan,
FluWrap: Canadian outbreak leads to bans Nov 22, 2005
Saudi Arabian history shows that the country has suffered its worst outbreaks of endemic diseases such as plague, cholera, and meningitis during the Haj season ...
- United Press International
'Extremely sick' group, TennCare data shows Nov 20, 2005
...medical experts say are unusual, but not unheard of, in Tennessee, including one case of leprosy, two diagnoses of malaria, eight cases of cholera and four of ...
- The Tennessean,
Director wants homespun ‘Harry’ Nov 19, 2005
...gladly use the technology on upcoming projects, which include a Western and an adaptation of Gabriel Garcia Marquez’s novel “Love in the Time of Cholera ...
- Quad City Times,
Taking an educated GOESS at nature Nov 22, 2005
So knowing when and how severe they will be can help public health workers better fight, among other diseases, malaria in sub-Saharan Africa, cholera in South ...
- San Diego Union Tribune,
Immigration circa 1620 The Edmond Sun Nov 22, 2005
...people. By the time of the American Revolution, barely 5 million natives were left, ravaged by cholera, typhoid and measles. Yet ...
- Edmond Sun,
Mummies, snakes, dolphins and sharks - a day at the fair in Mexico Nov 22, 2005
There are stories that some were buried prematurely during a cholera epidemic, their catalepsy mistaken for death, and came to inside the tomb. ...
- Telegraph.co.uk,
Old man's fantasies Nov 18, 2005
...of life, love and death nearly as well (and kudos to translator Edith Grossman, too.) The best known of his previous works, Love in the Time of Cholera and 100 ...
- London Free Press,
At Entry Points, on the Lookout for Symptoms Nov 22, 2005
...spread of the disease. That power was expanded in 1892, when cholera began showing up in immigrants. Extensive screening of immigrants ...
- New York Times,
Pakistani police break up tent village protest Nov 11, 2005
...diseases in several spontaneous camps that have sprung up in the quake zone, and the World Health Organisation is testing to see whether cholera has already ...
- Reuters AlertNet,
Residents want to be told of outbreaks Nov 15, 2005
Guam public health officials did not intend to inform the public about the cholera outbreak confirmed on Thursday because they said it was an isolated case ...
- Agana Pacific Daily News,
Upgrade Chennai CDH: Anbumani Nov 12, 2005
After a visit to the cholera wards in the hospital, Anbumani told journalists that though the doctors in the CDH had been successful in controlling the cholera ...
- Newindpress,
UN launches $3.2 million flash appeal to prevent spread of cholera ... Nov 7, 2005
.../noticias.info/ Faced with an alarming wave of cholera that swept across the West Africa sub-region this summer, the United Nations today launched a $3.2 ...
- noticias.info,
WHO's "war room" prepares for bird flu pandemic Nov 21, 2005
Ryan said the war room gave the WHO a single point of coordination to try to contain outbreaks of diseases like cholera, dengue fever, Ebola, SARS, malaria and ...
- Reuters
He Wants to Die Alone, But First . . . Nov 21, 2005
Such passages read like a sad parody of Mr. GarcÃa Márquez's radiant 1988 novel "Love in the Time of Cholera," which chronicled love (not just sex) in all ...
- New York Times,
PAKISTAN: More than 400 cases of watery diarrhoea in quake camp Nov 13, 2005
In such overcrowded, dirty conditions with no clean water there is also a fear of a cholera outbreak. ... "For cholera the threat is quite real. ...
- Reuters AlertNet,
Examining love at the end of life Nov 20, 2005
And unlike “One Hundred Years of Solitude� or “Love in the Time of Cholera,� it has no town full of characters, no branching tree of ancestral relations ...
- Fort Wayne Journal Gazette,
Marquez not at his best, but still great Nov 20, 2005
...(And kudos to the translator, too, Edith Grossman.) The best known of his previous works, "Love in the Time of Cholera" and "100 Years of Solitude," are grand ...
- Poughkeepsie Journal,
10 Families Live Like Rats At Harare House Nov 21, 2005
The woman added that the conditions at the house posed a serious health hazard to inhabitants and she feared a possible outbreak of cholera. ...
- AllAfrica.com,
150,000 Deaths a Year From Climate Change Nov 21, 2005
The water-borne killer cholera is found to be associated with changes in the El Nino weather pattern, as has a link with malaria. ...
- AllAfrica.com,
Expert suggest the need for operational research on tropical ... Nov 20, 2005
The regular outbreak of tropical diseases besides cholera, malaria, gastroenteritis, diarrhoea, and jaundice has been the cause of a number of deaths in the ...
- NewKerala.com,
WHO‘s "war room" prepares for bird flu pandemic Nov 21, 2005
Ryan said the war room gave the WHO a single point of coordination to try to contain outbreaks of diseases like cholera, dengue fever, Ebola, SARS , malaria ...
- Herald News Daily,
High rate of tuberculosis hard to control along border Nov 20, 2005
Tuberculosis, along with cholera, smallpox, yellow fever, hemorrhagic fevers, SARS, and influenza with potential for pandemic are diseases the federal ...
- Brownsville Herald,
Church aid agency pitches flying toilets at radio Nov 20, 2005
...known as ‘flying toilets’. Clean toilets drastically reduce diseases such as diarrhoea, malaria and cholera. A donation of £55 ...
- Ekklesia,
PAKISTAN: Sick quake survivors stream into city Nov 11, 2005
Patients suffering from cholera, diarrhoea and other related ailments, stretch out on beds, intravenous lines feeding them with the liquid and drugs they need ...
- Reuters AlertNet,
Improving Health Through Attitude Change Nov 21, 2005
...of hands with soap after visiting the wash room,eating warm foods and keeping the drinking water clean could be a preventive measure for cholera and yet the ...
- Daily Graphic,
Inquirer News Service Nov 18, 2005
Mummies," said his earlier discussions with Kabayan elders showed that the Opdas cave could be one of the mass burial caves of victims of cholera and small pox ...
- Philippine Explorer,
Pitt nanotech researcher devises versions of building blocks on a ... Nov 20, 2005
...of his building blocks for devising multivalent drugs -- drugs that bind to multiple receptors on the surface of cells, thus blocking toxins, such as cholera. ...
- Pittsburgh Post Gazette,
DOH confirms cholera outbreak in Catanduanes Oct 1, 2005
The Department of Health (DOH) on Saturday confirmed another outbreak of cholera, this time in the province of Catanduanes in the Bicol region. ...
- ABS CBN News
Cholera delays schools progress Sep 29, 2005
Bissau - Authorities have postponed the start of the school year in this impoverished West African nation to prevent a cholera epidemic from spreading. ...
- News24
UNICEF & partners fight cholera in Guinea-Bissau Sep 30, 2005
UNICEF Guinea-Bissau continues its emergency activities in the ongoing fight against a deadly cholera outbreak in Guinea-Bissau, in collaboration with the ...
- ReliefWeb (press release)
Cholera breaks out in Gambia Sep 29, 2005
The dapartment of state for Health (DoSH) has alerted the general public to the outbreak of cholera in the country. According to ...
- Daily Observer
Cholera wave in West Africa still ongoing, WHO Sep 29, 2005
The current wave of cholera outbreaks which had begun several weeks ago in West Africa is still ongoing. Seasonal factors, with ...
- Medical News Today (press release)
Kampala city council bans food vending in slums following cholera ... Sep 29, 2005
Kampala City Council (KCC) has banned vending of food and juices in two city slums where there is an outbreak of cholera, local media reported on Thursday. ...
- People's Daily Online
Cholera Hits 8 Districts Sep 29, 2005
THE Ministry of Heath has issued a warning to the public about an outbreak of cholera in eight districts and has urged residents to strictly observe preventive ...
- AllAfrica.com
Nine dead in cholera outbreak in Philippines Sep 29, 2005
At least nine people have died and nearly 200 others have been hospitalised following a suspected cholera outbreak in the typhoon-hit eastern Philippines. ...
- TODAYonline
WEST AFRICA: Cholera cases up 40 percent across West Africa: WHO Sep 26, 2005
DAKAR, 26 September (IRIN) - Cholera cases have shot up by about 40 percent overall across West Africa in the past month as unusually heavy rains help spread ...
- Reuters AlertNet
UN: West Africa Cholera Epidemic Worse Sep 27, 2005
GENEVA -- A current cholera epidemic spreading across West Africa is more serious than other recent outbreaks because of the fast spread of the disease in ...
- Newsday
Cholera death toll in West Africa tops 800--WHO Sep 27, 2005
GENEVA, Sept 27 (Reuters) - At least 800 people have been killed in a cholera epidemic which has struck nearly 50,000 in West Africa, many since mid-year, the ...
- Reuters AlertNet
Cholera kills 280 in Guinea-Bissau Sep 28, 2005
The death toll from Guinea-Bissau's cholera outbreak now stands at 280 and the deadly waterborne disease has now spread to the eastern regions of Bafata and ...
- People's Daily Online
Cholera kills 280 in Guinea-Bissau Sep 28, 2005
28 (Xinhuanet) -- The death toll from Guinea-Bissau's cholera outbreak now stands at 280 and the deadly waterborne disease has now spread to the eastern ...
- Xinhua
Bird Flu outbreak denied, Cholera under control Sep 28, 2005
The minister further noted that cholera has been brought under control in Iran, stressing that there is no health-risk in consuming vegetables, which was ...
- IranMania News
Nuclear Babel -- Exobiology Babble -- Cholera Fable Sep 25, 2005
NUCLEAR CONFERENCE--"The International Conference on the Peaceful Uses of Atomic Energy, in Geneva, was not only the largest meeting to date on nuclear energy ...
- Scientific American
Cholera Cases Up 40 Percent Across West Africa: WHO Sep 26, 2005
Cholera cases have shot up by about 40 percent overall across West Africa in the past month as unusually heavy rains help spread the waterborne disease, the UN ...
- AllAfrica.com
UN health officials alarmed by cholera outbreak in west Africa Sep 27, 2005
The World Health Organization said it was "very alarmed" by the spread of cholera through west Africa, worrying that the infection rate could increase as ...
- TODAYonline
800 killed of Cholera in West Africa Sep 28, 2005
Geneva, Sept.28 ( BNA ) The Word Health Organization WHO announced that a total of 800 Cholera caused deaths has been reported mid of this year after the ...
- Bahrain News Agency
Cholera In West Africa Almost Doubles In Month Sep 25, 2005
A month after noting an alarming increase in cholera outbreaks in West Africa, the United Nations health agency reported today that the incidence had almost ...
- Scoop.co.nz (press release)
Cholera Death Toll In West Africa Tops 800 - WHO Sep 27, 2005
GENEVA - At least 800 people have been killed in a cholera epidemic which has struck nearly 50,000 in West Africa, many since mid-year, the World Health ...
- Planet Ark
WHO Says West African Cholera Epidemic Spreading Sep 27, 2005
Geneva, Switzerland (AHN) - The World Health Organization says Tuesday a cholera epidemic spreading across West Africa is more serious than other recent ...
- All Headline News
West Africa cholera epidemic more serious than before Sep 27, 2005
A cholera epidemic spreading across West Africa is more serious than other recent outbreaks, the World Health Organization said yesterday. ...
- eTaiwan News
170 Dengue, 21 cholera and 153 Malaria cases in Delhi Sep 27, 2005
Twenty one cases of cholera were reported in the city upto September 24 out of which 14 cases were from Delhi, one case each from Uttar Pradesh, Haryana and ...
- Webindia123
Cholera Strikes in 8 Districts Sep 25, 2005
The ministry of health has cautioned the public that there are cases of cholera outbreaks in the districts of Kampala, Masindi, Bundibugyo, Hoima, Kotido ...
- AllAfrica.com
Cholera outbreak inside Burma Tharawaddy Prison Sep 26, 2005
Sep 26, 2005 (DVB) - A serious cholera outbreak within Tharawaddy Prison, situated north of capital Rangoon, killed at least 7 inmates, and nearly 80 are being ...
- Democratic Voice of Burma
Uganda-Congo Border Markets Closed Over Cholera Sep 28, 2005
THE health ministry has closed all markets along the Uganda-Congo border after establishing that the current cholera outbreak emerged from the DR Congo. ...
- AllAfrica.com
Cholera outbreak at Burma Tharawaddy Jail latest Sep 28, 2005
Sep 28, 2005 (DVB) - At least 20 prisoners so far had died due to the serious cholera outbreak which started a week ago in Tharawaddy Jail in central Burma ...
- Democratic Voice of Burma
Health Department Announces Cholera Outbreak Sep 28, 2005
The Department of State for Health and Social Welfare yesterday announced cholera outbreak through a press release which spoke of few cases received by the ...
- The Point
Cholera Outbreak in The Gambia -Several Patients Hospitalized Sep 27, 2005
As Gambians are preparing for the much talked about September 29TH by elections, news reaching The ALLGAMBIAN online Newspaper speak of a cholera outbreak in ...
- AllGambian.net
Eleven Die in Prison Cholera Outbreak in Burma Sep 27, 2005
Eleven Burmese prison inmates have died and at least eighty have been hospitalised within days of a cholera outbreak in Tharyawadi prison, an exiled rights ...
- Mizzima.com
Cholera kills over 720 west Africans in recent outbreak: WHO Sep 24, 2005
24 (Xinhuanet) -- Cholera has killed more than 720 people across west Africa in recent outbreak, while the incidence has almost reached 45,000 cases, according ...
- Xinhua
GUINEA-BISSAU: No region spared as cholera cases top 15,000 Sep 21, 2005
BISSAU, 21 September (IRIN) - A cholera epidemic in Guinea-Bissau is showing no sign of fading with all regions of the impoverished country now affected and ...
- Reuters AlertNet
172 affected in Fujian cholera outbreak Sep 19, 2005
BEIJING, Sept. 20 -- A total of 172 cholera cases have been found since August in East China's Fujian Province, the highest number in recent years. ...
- Xinhua
Cholera kills over 720 west Africans in recent outbreak: WHO Sep 24, 2005
Cholera has killed more than 720 people across west Africa in recent outbreak, while the incidence has almost reached 45,000 cases, according to a statement ...
- People's Daily Online
Cholera strikes eight Ugandan districts: health ministry Sep 23, 2005
23 (Xinhuanet) -- Uganda's Health Ministry has sounded a cholera alert informing the general public that the disease is still being reported in eight districts ...
- Xinhua
Guinea-Bissau cholera death toll nears 300 Sep 22, 2005
BISSAU (Reuters) - The death toll from a cholera outbreak in Guinea-Bissau is approaching 300 and more than 4,000 new cases have been reported this month alone ...
- Reuters South Africa
Cholera hits Guinea Bissau Sep 17, 2005
Bissau - At least 4 400 more people were diagnosed with cholera in just two weeks in the West African state of Guinea Bissau, and 35 of them have died, the ...
- News24
Hukkeri declared cholera-hit taluk Sep 20, 2005
BELGAUM: The district administration on Monday declared entire Hukkeri taluk as cholera affected and imposed several bans. Organising ...
- Newindpress
Cholera Outbreaks Across West Africa: MSF Sends More Staff and ... Sep 19, 2005
13, 2005 - West African countries, including Liberia, Guinea, Mauritania, Guinea Bissau, and Burkina Faso, are facing a particularly bad cholera outbreak this ...
- Doctors Without Borders (press release)
Guinea-Bissau: No Region Spared As Cholera Cases Top 15,000 Sep 21, 2005
A cholera epidemic in Guinea-Bissau is showing no sign of fading with all regions of the impoverished country now affected and more than 4,000 new cases of the ...
- AllAfrica.com
SENEGAL: Flooding triggers new upsurge of cholera Sep 19, 2005
DAKAR, 19 Sep 2005 (IRIN) - Senegal’s months-long cholera epidemic has flared up once again following severe flooding this month in the suburbs of the ...
- IRINnews.org
Cholera case confirmed Sep 21, 2005
The Centre for Health Protection has confirmed a case of cholera involving a 75-year-old woman, bringing the number of cases this year to five. ...
- News.gov.hk
Cholera-like case found in evacuee Sep 19, 2005
A Hurricane Katrina evacuee in Tennessee has been confirmed of contracting a non-wound Vibrio infection, an illness associated with the cholera bacteria. ...
- Nashville City Paper
SENEGAL: Cholera, malaria threaten thousands after worst floods in ... Sep 21, 2005
...the floodwaters are reluctant to leave home, officials warn that time is running out as the threat of malaria and waterborne epidemics like cholera, grows by ...
- IRINnews.org
Midstate briefs: Katrina evacuee diagnosed with cholera Sep 17, 2005
A hurricane evacuee staying at the National Guard shelter has been diagnosed with a non-contagious form of cholera. ... "It's not an epidemic type of cholera. ...
- The Tennessean
New And More Effective Treatment For Cholera Sep 21, 2005
It has been found that severe cholera in children can be treated effectively with a single dose of the antibiotic ciprofloxacin. ...
- MedIndia
Senegal: Flooding Triggers New Upsurge of Cholera Sep 19, 2005
Senegal's months-long cholera epidemic has flared up once again following severe flooding this month in the suburbs of the capital Dakar, according to ...
- AllAfrica.com
DoSH gives cholera alert Sep 19, 2005
Five patients have so far been admitted at the RVTH on suspicion of contracting cholera, shortly after one death was reported on Monday in Brikama. ...
- Daily Observer
Cholera worsens in Senegal Sep 21, 2005
Dakar - The number of cholera cases had surged for the past few weeks in Senegal after heavy rains and flooding in this impoverished West African nation, said ...
- News24
Iran-WHO-Cholera Sep 18, 2005
...at the workshop, he said that the East Mediterranean Department of the World Health Organization (WHO) has appreciated Iran as a model for harnessing Cholera.
- Islamic Republic News Agency
A cholera epidemic has killed 46 people in southwestern Niger ... Sep 18, 2005
The death toll is more than twice previous figures from a national health data agency stating that 22 people had died out of 251 reported cholera cases in ...
- TODAYonline
YB Hatti declared cholera affected Sep 24, 2005
Additional District Magistrate Mohan K Muttin has declared YB Hatti, a village in Kudligi taluk under Gudekote Primary Health Centre, as cholera affected and ...
- Newindpress
Bissau woman killed for ‘bringing’ cholera to son Sep 17, 2005
...last Sunday beaten to death by her relatives who accused of killing her son through witchcraft, despite medical reports confirming he died of cholera, which is ...
- Daily Observer
The Teasing Press: Cholera Found in Evacuee Sep 17, 2005
Headlines are claiming one of the evacuees has been diagnosed with cholera, though further research proves this strain is not contagious. ...
- Digital Divide Network
UN: Cholera Has Killed 500 in Africa Sep 1, 2005
DAKAR, Senegal -- A cholera epidemic spreading across West Africa has sickened tens of thousands of people this year and killed nearly 500 amid a long-term ...
- Washington Post
WEST AFRICA: Cholera kills nearly 500 people, more deaths feared Sep 1, 2005
DAKAR, 1 September (IRIN) - Cholera has killed 500 people across West Africa and UN officials fear the death toll will rise as cash-strapped health services ...
- Reuters AlertNet
UN appeals for aid for cholera-hit Guinea-Bissau Sep 1, 2005
DAKAR (Reuters) - UN health workers appealed to donors on Thursday to help Guinea-Bissau fight a cholera epidemic that has infected 11,000 people and killed ...
- Reuters South Africa
Officials: Chemicals bigger concern than cholera Sep 6, 2005
...health officials said Tuesday they are more concerned about possible toxic chemicals in the water covering New Orleans than they are about a cholera outbreak. ...
- CNN
Cholera outbreaks in West Africa kill 500 Sep 1, 2005
A cholera epidemic in West Africa has killed almost 500 people out of more than 31 000 cases registered this year across the region, the United Nations World ...
- Mail & Guardian Online
Nigeria Cholera Outbreak Kills 30 Sep 2, 2005
Romo Adamu, a top health official for the region, said hundreds of cholera infections had been reported, with 30 dead so far. Cholera ...
- Los Angeles Times
Cholera hits Nigeria, kills 30 Sep 3, 2005
Romo Adamu, a top health official, said hundreds of cholera infections had been reported, with 30 dead so far. Cholera was a severe ...
- News24
Single drug dose effective for childhood cholera Sep 14, 2005
LONDON, Sept 15 (Reuters) - A single dose of an antibiotic is an effective treatment for children with cholera, an infection that strikes more than 110,000 ...
- Reuters AlertNet
Katrina's Aftermath May Include Hepatitis, Cholera (Update1) Sep 1, 2005
...``We are gravely concerned about the potential for cholera, typhoid and dehydrating diseases that could ... A cholera outbreak killed 4,340 people in October 1832. ...
- Bloomberg
China to set up 34 cholera monitoring sites Sep 5, 2005
5 (Xinhuanet) -- China will set up 34 sites nationwide to conduct routine cholera monitoring, according to a cholera monitoring plan issued by the Ministry of ...
- Xinhua
WHO urges rapid response to cholera outbreak in West Africa Sep 1, 2005
The World Health Organization (WHO) on Thursday called on West African countries to adopt emergency measures to contain the spread of a cholera epidemic that ...
- Xinhua
Cholera kills 22 in northeast Niger Sep 7, 2005
NIAMEY (Reuters) - An outbreak of cholera has killed at least 22 people in Niger's northeast region of Tahoua, the national health service said on Wednesday ...
- Reuters South Africa
'Thousands' likely died, mayor says Survivors face threat of ... Sep 1, 2005
...stunned, homeless survivors of the storm-ravaged city now face another threat as medical officers warned of the potential for outbreaks of cholera, typhoid and ...
- Globe and Mail
222 people die of cholera in Guinea-Bissau Sep 1, 2005
1 (Xinhuanet) -- A total of 222 people have died of cholera and more than 11,000 others were affected since the disease epidemic erupted in Guinea-Bissau in ...
- Xinhua
Cholera kills at least 20 in northwest Nigeria Sep 1, 2005
1 (Xinhuanet) -- An outbreak of cholera has killed atleast 20 people and hospitalized hundreds in the remote northwestern Nigerian state of Sokoto, officials ...
- Xinhua
Cholera kills 252 people in Guinea-Bissau Sep 13, 2005
13 (Xinhuanet) -- A total of 14,333 people have contracted cholera and 252 have died in Guinea-Bissau since the disease broke out in the country in June, said ...
- Xinhua
Cholera Kills Nearly 500 People, More Deaths Feared Sep 1, 2005
Cholera has killed 500 people across West Africa and UN officials fear the death toll will rise as cash-strapped health services struggle to cope, heavy rains ...
- AllAfrica.com
Cholera outbreaks in west Africa kill almost 500: WHO Sep 1, 2005
A cholera epidemic in west Africa has killed almost 500 people out of more than 31,000 cases registered this year across the region, the UN World Health ...
- TODAYonline
African countries hit by cholera lack resources to control it, UN ... Sep 1, 2005
1 September 2005 – Faced with nearly 500 deaths from the latest outbreaks of cholera in West Africa and with the number of cases still rising, the affected ...
- UN News Centre
Rumors of dysentery, cholera are unfounded, health officials say Sep 8, 2005
Soon there were other presumed outbreaks, plus rumors of cholera, creating the false impression that Mississippi's Gulf Coast homeless were being warehoused in ...
- Knight-Ridder Washington Bureau
Toxic chemicals in New Orleans more dangerous than cholera Sep 7, 2005
...officials said Tuesday they are more concerned about the possibility of toxic chemicals in the water covering New Orleans than they are about a cholera outbreak ...
- Pravda
Cholera case Sep 16, 2005
SMYRNA — A Hurricane Katrina evacuee has been diagnosed with cholera and quarantined at the Tennessee Army National Guard Armory shelter at Smyrna Airport ...
- Daily News Journal (subscription)
Cholera epidemic spreads Sep 1, 2005
DAKAR, Senegal - A cholera epidemic spreading across West Africa has sickened tens of thousands of people this year and killed nearly 500, the United Nations ...
- Knoxville News Sentinel (subscription)
Football in the Time of Cholera Sep 15, 2005
...by Will Hickman. The Louisiana Superdome was not, as is commonly believed, built on top of an old cemetery. The cemetery is under the parking lot. ...
- Post Chronicle
Cholera kills 30 in Nigerian state Sep 3, 2005
Lagos, Nigeria, 09/03 - An outbreak of cholera in Nigeria`s northern state of Kano has killed 30 persons, the state government said in a statement Friday. ...
- AngolaPress
Cholera kills nearly 500 in West Africa, says WHO Sep 3, 2005
Dakar, Senegal, 09/03 - The World Health Organisation (WHO) has recorded 31,259 cholera cases, leading to 488 deaths in nine West African countries since ...
- AngolaPress
New Treatment Option for Childhood Cholera Sep 13, 2005
Newswise — Researchers in Bangladesh have found that severe cholera in children can be treated effectively with a single dose of the antibiotic ciprofloxacin ...
- Newswise (press release)
How to protect yourself from cholera, typhoid, dysentery Sep 3, 2005
...protect yourself. What it is: Cholera is a bacteria spread by ingesting water or food contaminated by cholera bacterium. You can ...
- Columbus Ledger-Enquirer
Cholera kills 33 in remote northwest Nigeria Sep 1, 2005
At least 33 people have died and hundreds have been hospitalised following an outbreak of cholera in the remote north-western Nigerian state of Sokoto ...
- SABC News
32,000 Cholera cases in eight West African countries -- says WHO Sep 2, 2005
GENEVA, Sept 2 (KUNA) -- The World Health Organization (WHO) has reported Friday 500 deaths from Cholera in eight West African countries. ...
- Kuwait News Agency
Cholera Outbreak Spreading Throughout West Africa Sep 2, 2005
London, England (AHN) - Officials with the United Nations warn a cholera epidemic, rapidly spreading throughout West Africa, has already claimed 500 lives and ...
- All Headline News
Cholera kills 22 in northeast of Niger Sep 8, 2005
An outbreak of cholera has killed at least 22 people in Niger’s northeast region of Tahoua, the national health service said yesterday, after rains brought ...
- Standard
Cholera epidemic worse, UN says Sep 2, 2005
DAKAR, SENEGAL – A cholera epidemic spreading across West Africa has sickened tens of thousands of people this year and killed nearly 500 amid a long-term ...
- OCRegister (subscription)
Cholera can be treated with single dose of ciprofloxacin Sep 14, 2005
A new study published in The Lancet states that severe cholera in children can be treated effectively with a single dose of the antibiotic ciprofloxacin. ...
- India Daily
Katrina evacuee diagnosed with cholera, quarantined Sep 16, 2005
SMYRNA (AP) — A male evacuee from Hurricane Katrina was diagnosed with cholera and quarantined on Thursday, Tennessee Health Department officials said. ...
- Southern Standard
Single drug dose effective for childhood cholera Sep 15, 2005
A single dose of an antibiotic is an effective treatment for children with cholera, an infection that strikes more than 110,000 people each year, scientists in ...
- Borsa-Italia.Net
33 people have been hospitalised following an outbreak of cholera Sep 1, 2005
Sokoto, Nigeria, Sept.1 (BNA) At least 33 people have died and hundreds have been hospitalised following an outbreak of cholera in the remote northwestern ...
- Bahrain News Agency
Katrina Evacuee Diagnosed with Cholera Sep 16, 2005
SMYRNA, TN - A man evacuated from the hurricane-devastated Gulf Coast has been diagnosed with cholera and quarantined yesterday in Smyrna, Tennessee. ...
- WREG
Cholera kills 28 in Adamawa Sep 11, 2005
No fewer 10 persons have been reported dead following a fresh outbreak of cholera epidemic in the Chikila district of Guyuk Local Government Area of Adamawa ...
- Daily Independent
Katrina evacuee diagnosed with cholera, quarantined Sep 15, 2005
SMYRNA, Tenn. A male evacuee from Hurricane Katrina was diagnosed with cholera and quarantined Thursday in Smyrna. The man was staying ...
- WVLT
Cholera kills 252 in Guinea-Bissau Sep 13, 2005
Guinea,Bissau (PANA) - The death toll from the cholera epidemic that hit Guinea-Bissau has reached 252, from the 14,333 officially registered cases, Public ...
- ReliefWeb (press release)
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