Namibia: Cholera Kills one As Suspected Cases Rise

20 March 2008

Windhoek — Another person has died of cholera in the Ohangwena Region, bringing the death toll to three since a cholera outbreak was announced almost three weeks ago.

The number of suspected cholera cases continues to rise with the figure standing at 455 by yesterday. Oshana Regional Health Director, Dr Naftali Hamata,yesterday confirmed that the number of suspected cholera cases has shot up. He said Engela State Hospital by yesterday morning had 270 suspected cases while Odibo Health Centre had 120 cases and Okatope recorded

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