The Epidemic of Cholera in Haiti

Sunday, October 24, 2010, 1:16 p.m.
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On Sunday, October 24, at the press conference of the crisis, we received the following clarification: The cholera epidemic in figures: 253 deaths in every 239 in the Bas Artibonite 14 in the Central Plateau No case to This has been diagnosed in the South, South East, Nippes, Grand Anse. In the North, 4 cases were detected. It is believed infected in Lower Artibonite who have been through the Limbe to pick up care in the North. In the West: There are unsubstantiated rumors circulating that 5 cases would have occurred but have not been documented, is not passed by the National Laboratory, Salt authorized to diagnose, because with accordingly. . The number of people hospitalized, 3,115 in all, most in the Bas Artibonite 2774 The remaining $ 361 in the Central Plateau. There was a stabilization of the epidemic in the Central Plateau. In the Bas Artibonite: reduction of severe cases. A large Saline and Drouin, which were recorded peaks of the epidemic, the trend is downward. In addition to Arcahaie, St Nicolas Hospital received 15 cases and 2 deaths. A Baptist Fund, there were suspected cases. It was also noted that measures are taken on the management of corpses. Of spot-advice messages to the population began to be disseminated. Prepared by officials of Public Health are broadcast on various radio stations. This is to educate the public to avoid panic in the population. Finally, a special center for treatment of cholera will be installed by Wednesday, October 27 at St. Mark by the World tiresome (WHO)