Kathmandu. February 24. UNICEF on Wednesday announced that at least 5,000 cases of Cholera and 55 deaths have been reported in the Southern African nation Mozambique since the beginning of 2021.

The northern areas of the African nation are severely affected where thousands of cases of the disease have been recorded among the displaced population, who are seeking food and shelter in refugee camps.

UNICEF spokesman in Mozambique, Daniel Timme said that the water supply and sanitation facilities are insufficient and require an immediate boost. ‘The victims of violence, who are at high risk of the infection should be kept in top priority.’ noted Timme. 

Moreover, the local population has also been affected due to infections that stem from poor sewage treatment.

Last year, Mozambique had recorded around 3,100 Cholera cases. 

WHO alerts Africa to prepare for “Ebola Pandemic”

February 2021- Ebola Outbreak in West Africa

On February 7, the Democratic Republic of Congo(DRC) declared the 13th outbreak of Ebola. So far, at least four cases have been confirmed in DRC this month. 

On February 14, Guinea declared an “epidemic situation” when 3 people died due to the viral infection. At least 7 people have been diagnosed with the latest infection in Guinea.

On February 16, the World Health Organization (WHO) alerted six African countries to prepare for a potential outbreak of the Ebola virus.