Mozambican health authorities have recorded more than 270 new cases of cholera in the past two weeks, leading to one more death, according to official data accessed by Lusa this Wednesday.
According to the latest disease progression report prepared by the Ministry of Health and taking into account data from October 1, 2023, the start of the current outbreak, a total of 16,285 infections and 37 deaths were recorded up to June 3. , while the mortality rate remains at 0.2%.
The previous report, with data up to May 16, showed 16,012 cases and 36 deaths.
Of the current cumulative number, 5,610 cases were reported in Nampula province, 15 of which resulted in death, a hotspot in recent weeks, followed by 2,873 in Tete with 10 deaths and 2,431 in Cabo Delgado with one death.
There are currently active outbreaks in the districts of Nampula, Cabo Delgado, Sofala and Maputo, and as of June 3, there were 17 cholera patients hospitalized in health facilities across the country, nearly double the number in the previous report.
On the other hand, according to official data released since October, at least 121 people have died due to waves of misinformation about the cholera outbreak in Mozambique.
Most of the victims, 98 people, died in one circumstance when a boat leaving the administrative post of Lungo in the Mossuril district of Nampula province for the island of Mozambique sank on April 7, killing 55 children. 34 women and nine men.
According to Mozambican maritime authorities, the fishing boat carrying 130 people did not have a permit to carry passengers and the people were fleeing a suspected cholera outbreak heading to the island of Mozambique, with the sinking occurring about 100 meters from the vessel. coast.
Mozambique’s President Filipe Nyusi visited the Lunga administrative post to console the families, acknowledging that the sinking was the result of “misinformation perpetrated by people with dark interests.”
“Don’t allow rumors,” Nyusi said during a conversation with the families of the victims.
Records indicate that there are 23 more people who have died since October 2023 as a result of waves of misinformation on cholera-related topics, Mozambican police commander general Bernardino Rafael said on January 17.
Community leaders and health workers have largely been killed or injured by members of the public on allegations that they brought the disease into the communities.
Author: Lusa
Source: CM Jornal
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