Disease Outbreak News

1997 - Djibouti

26 November 1997

Description of the situation

26 November 1997

Disease Outbreak Reported

About 100 new cases of cholera are now being registered daily in the capital bringing the total number reported to 827 as at 24 November 1997. No cases have been registered outside the capital. The Minister of Health and Social Affairs convened a meeting with potential donors and WHO on 22 November to seek support for the control of the outbreak.