Cholera outbreak
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UN allocates $9.5 mn to contain cholera spread in Lebanon
Beirut: Two UN humanitarian relief funds have allocated $9.5 million to prevent the spread of cholera in Lebanon. A statement released by the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs…
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Lebanon launches cholera vaccine campaign as outbreak under control
Beirut: Lebanese Health Minister Firas Abiad said on Tuesday that the country will launch a first-phase vaccination campaign against cholera on Saturday as the outbreak is now under control. “There was a…
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Cholera could become “endemic” if Lebanon fails to curb spread: Health minister
Beirut: Lebanese caretaker Health Minister Firass Abiad warned that cholera could become “endemic” in the country if it failed to curb the spread of the disease. Making the remarks during a visit…
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Syria: Cholera outbreak Kills 39 people, dozens infected
Beirut: A deadly cholera outbreak in Syria has killed at least 39 people and infected hundreds more this past month, health officials said Wednesday, raising concerns about whether the war-torn country can…
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Syrian health ministry says Cholera outbreak is still in control
Damascus: Syria’s Health Minister has said that the cholera outbreak in northern Syria is still under control, the state news agency SANA reported. Hasan Al-Ghabbash made the remarks on Saturday during his…