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Event: EP Epidemic Number: 2013-000130 Country: BEN Benin Location: Date (YMD): 2013-10-8 Time: Duration: Magnitude: Information Source: IFRC Comments: Since the end of August 2013, a cholera outbreak was reported in the municipality of S?-Ava in the department of Atlantique in the south of Benin with 129 confirmed cases. Up to four of these cases were reported in the neighbouring municipality of Abomey-Calavi(1),Gbodj?dj (2),Cococodji (1). Elsewhere in the country, there is one reported case in Djougou; 5 cases with 1 death in Toviklin; Allada 1 case with 1 death; and five cases in Cotonou. All these cases were recorded during the same period (from 28 August 2013 to 2 October 2013). Samples of suspected cases were sent to the departmental and national laboratories, and after confirmation of cholera, the government of Benin declared an epidemic at the health zone level. The number of cases could be higher, as it is expected that not all cases are referred to official facilities and registered. Aproximate Location::   THIS DISASTER ON THE INTERNET:	Useful Links: Back to Search results New Search Statistics Charts Tabular Reports Related Records: