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Event: EP Epidemic
Number: 2012-000187
Country: BDI Burundi
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Date (YMD): 2012-9-30
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Information Source:IFRC
Comments: Since 30 September 2012, the first cases have been reported in Bujumbura Town and Bujumbura Rural. After 3 days, the National Laboratory confirmed the cholera outbreak and the Minister of Health declared it a disaster in the country. The Burundi Red Cross Society in coordination with other partners involved in health emergencies operations carried out an assessment, where cholera outbreak cases were reported. A total of 3 provinces were affected. They included Makamba in Nyanza-Lac, Bujumbura Town and Bujumbura Rural. In addition, 4 suspected cases were reported in Bururi Province. The most immediate needs identified include safe drinking water, hygiene kit and disinfection of the areas where the cholera cases originated.
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