Health authorities report 28 deaths as northern regions battle outbreak
A cholera outbreak is spreading across northern Cameroon, with more than 1,000 cases and 28 deaths reported since mid-July, according to health authorities.
The outbreak has affected several districts, including Fotokol, Mada, Makary and Kolofata, as health workers work to contain its spread.
Treatment centres under pressure
At Mora District Hospital, medical staff are taking precautions as suspected and confirmed patients arrive.
The treatment centre has recorded 25 cases so far, including one death. Two patients are currently receiving treatment, while the facility is seeing an average of one to two new patients each day.
Health response intensifies
Doctors Without Borders is supporting the response, while three tents have been established at Mora to separate suspected cases from those receiving treatment.
Patients are tested before being transferred for further care if they test positive.
Hygiene campaigns launched
Community health workers are going door-to-door to educate residents about preventing cholera.
They are urging people to avoid open defecation, improve hygiene and maintain better sanitation practices.
Clean water remains concern
Health officials are particularly worried about limited access to clean drinking water and poor sanitation across the affected areas.
Authorities are racing to contain the outbreak before the rainy season intensifies and creates conditions that could encourage further transmission.
