About Cholera
Cholera is an infection of the small intestine and is caused by the bacterium Vibrio cholerae.
Cholera is an infection of the small intestine and is caused by the bacterium Vibrio cholerae.
UN experts have warned the actual toll could be far higher.
Source-AFP
About Water Borne Diseases
Waterborne diseases are communicable diseases caused by diseases causing microorganisms in contaminated water. It is more prevalent during floods and in tsunami affected areas.
Waterborne diseases are communicable diseases caused by diseases causing microorganisms in contaminated water. It is more prevalent during floods and in tsunami affected areas.
Health Officials Pronounce Cholera's Spread In Haiti 'Less Lethal'
The cholera epidemic gripping Haiti in the wake of national elections continues to spread throughout the country but is less lethal, the Pan American Health Organization said Wednesday.
The cholera epidemic gripping Haiti in the wake of national elections continues to spread throughout the country but is less lethal, the Pan American Health Organization said Wednesday.
Funds Needed for Haiti Cholera Cases, Says UN
Warning that inaction could lead to a ten-fold rise in the number of people infected, the UN called on donors to urgently fund its emergency appeal to help Haiti deal with a cholera epidemic.
Warning that inaction could lead to a ten-fold rise in the number of people infected, the UN called on donors to urgently fund its emergency appeal to help Haiti deal with a cholera epidemic.
