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Cholera: Situation in the WHO African Region

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A total of 10 691 cases and 179 deaths (CFR: 1.7%) reported from 13 countries as of 29 February 2012.

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Between January and February 2012, a cumulative total of 10 691 cases and 178 deaths were reported from 13 countries ( CFR: 1.7%). The Democratic Republic of Congo and Sierra Leone accounted for 86% of the total number of cases and 65% of the total number of deaths (Table 1, Figs 1 and 2)

Actions taken

WHO continues to provide support to the affected countries in the areas of case management, active surveillance, outbreak investigation, sensitization, co-ordination and resource mobilization.

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