Published Date: 2011-06-21 15:41:22
Subject: PRO/EAFR> Cholera - Cote d'Ivoire (04): (Abidjan)
Archive Number: 20110621.224295

CHOLERA - COTE D'IVOIRE (04): (ABIDJAN)
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Date: Tue 21 Jun 2011
Source: The Canadian Press, Associated Press (AP) report [edited]
http://ca.news.yahoo.com/un-says-thousands-hit-flooding-ivory-coast-42-121851343.html


Thousands hit by flooding; 42 cholera cases reported
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The United Nations says flooding around the Ivory Coast's commercial
capital [Abidjan] is threatening at least 27 646 people, and dozens
of cholera cases have been reported.

The Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said
Tuesday [21 Jun 2011] that UN, Red Cross, and government officials
are trying to find ways to relocate people from flooded homes in a
dozen communities around Abidjan.

Spokeswoman Elisabeth Byrs said there is enormous need for new
shelter and other items as her agency prepares to help up to 10 000
families, while authorities look for longer-term solutions.

Byrs -- speaking in Geneva -- said Ivory Coast health officials had
confirmed 42 cases of cholera in the Koumassi district, including 10
cases in the past week [week ending 19 Jun 2011].

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[The ongoing rainy season in Ivory Coast has precipitated flooding
and the existing cholera outbreak in Koumassi district, Abidjan.
There is therefore need to ensure the affected areas have access to
the basic needs as well as ensure that they are protected from
contracting cholera.

A map showing the 19 regions of Cote d'Ivoire can be seen at
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Regions_of_C%C3%B4te_d'Ivoire. The
HealthMap/ProMED-mail interactive map of Cote d'Ivoire can be
accessed athttp://healthmap.org/r/0YEU. - Mod.JFW]

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Cholera - Zimbabwe 2011 (01): Harare 20110108.216929

[Additional background information on cholera is available from the
general ProMED-mail list. The postings below can be found at
http://www.promedmail.org. - Mod.JFW

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