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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.

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.