Description of the situation
13 August 1996
Disease Outbreak Reported
The Ministry of Health reported an outbreak of cholera on 9 August 1996. This was the first official confirmation of cholera in the country. As of 12 August 1996, 43 cases had been confirmed, all in the area of Khotol district of Selenge province which is approximately 235 kilometres north west of the capital city, Ulaanbaatar. The WHO Regional Office has sent laboratory supplies at the request of the Mongolian Ministry of Health. No further assistance has been requested for the moment.