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Field News | October 24, 2008

Guinea Bissau: Over 10,000 People Affected by Cholera

More than 10.000 people have been affected by a cholera outbreak that has devastated Guinea Bissau since May. The epidemic has already caused the deaths of 190 patients. After reaching epidemic levels, there has recently been a significant decrease in the number of admissions to the main cholera treatment center (CTC) opened in the capital, Bissau.

Field News | September 19, 2005

Cholera Outbreaks Across West Africa: MSF Sends More Staff and Supplies

West African countries, including Liberia, Guinea, Mauritania, Guinea Bissau, and Burkina Faso, are facing a particularly bad cholera outbreak this year. In most countries, a large number of patients come from the capital cities. MSF, already active in fighting cholera across the region, has sent in more staff and supplies in response to the outbreaks.

Field News | July 7, 1998

News for the Week of July 7, 1998

Guinea-Bissau