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Cholera in Sierra Leone: the case study of an outbreak

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Cholera in Sierra Leone: the case study of an outbreak

Sierra Leone is in the midst of its worst cholera outbreak in 15 years. As of 19 September, there were more than 19 000 cases reported and 274 deaths. WHO and the Ministry of Health and Sanitation have established a cholera control and command centre to coordinate the response to what has turned into a national emergency.