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Situation Update
777,229 suspected Cholera Cases
2,134 Cholera Deaths
0.27 % Case Fatality Rate
811 Lab-Confirmed Cases
22 Affected Governorates
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As of 1 of October 2017, the cumulative total of suspected cholera cases reached 777,229 and 2,134 associated deaths in 22 out of 23 governorates across the country.
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The overall case fatality rate shows a noticeable decrease recording 0.27%. Raymah governorate continues to report the highest case fatality rate (0.93%).
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Children under the age of 5 years represent 25.45% of the cases and 16.93% of deaths.
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Children under the age of 18 represent 60% of suspected cases.
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People over the age of 60 continue to report the highest numbers of deaths (668 cases- 31.3%).
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The trend at country level over the past 3 weeks is considered stable.
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At governorate level, the trend decreased in 11 governorates ( Amarn -11%), (Al Dhalea -11%), ( Abyan -12%), ( Sana'a -22%), (Hajja, -10), ( Aden, -15%), ( Taiz,-10%), (Al Mahrah, -72%), ( shabwa, -58%), (Moklla, -21%) and ( Say'on, -100). The trend has increased in two governorates (Marib, +12 % and Sa'adah +25%).