Papua New Guinea: Cholera Epidemic

November 2, 2009

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The first cholera epidemic in 50 years has broken out in Morobe province of Papua New Guinea.  Working in partnership with the Ministry of Health, MSF has set up a treatment center in front of the Angau hospital. The number of cases is now falling. Since the epidemic began in mid-August, 138 people have received treatment. Six patients have died.

Tags: Papua New Guinea, Cholera

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