Disease Outbreak News

1996 - Chad

5 July 1996

Description of the situation

05 July 1996

Disease Outbreak Reported

An outbreak of cholera has been reported in the southern part of the town of N'Djamena as well as in 7 villages on the main route going south.

Between 3 and 30 June 601 cases with 51 deaths had been reported. A crisis committee was set up and a plan of action formulated to control the epidemic. The WHO Representative is collaborating with the health authorities in organizing the control activities and supplies necessary for treatment.