The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) reported this Friday: epidemic anger Detected in Haiti have already killed 35 peopleAccording to the data it processes, there are 47 confirmed cases and 560 suspects. PAHO stated in a report that as of October 12, these data came from country authorities. He emphasized that there were 296 hospitalized patients among 560 suspected cases. In addition, the agency said 53% of those affected were male and 47% female, with a “significant number” of minors and adolescents.
Using figures provided by the Haitian Ministry of Health, PAHO added that 203 suspected cases were identified in the Port-au-Prince civil prison alone, twelve of which were confirmed, but fourteen deaths were reported out of anger. Given this situation, the agency is working closely with the Haitian Ministry of Health and other international partners to support efforts to end this cholera epidemic.
Again, Lack of access to affected areas “because of insecurity” hinders epidemiological surveillance PAHO said the relocation of patients, as well as the establishment of cholera treatment centers and rehydration points. Similarly, fuel shortages complicate the operation of these treatment centers, laboratories, and the transportation of personnel and medical supplies. Both factors – insecurity and lack of fuel – also contribute to doing so. difficult access to drinking water, which increases the risk cholera is spreading across the country.
The cholera epidemic was initially located in two areas of the country’s capital, Port-au-Prince, which were under the control of criminal gangs and severely hindered the population’s access to assistance. Twelve years ago, Haiti suffered one of the worst cholera epidemics in recent years, which has claimed the lives of nearly 10,000 people.