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7 hours ago · A nurse exits from a cholera treatment centre in Lusaka, Zambia, Saturday, March 9, 2024. Lilanda, an impoverished township on the edge of the Zambian capital of Lusaka, is a typical cholera hotspot.
7 hours ago · We have 62 schools, but less than 20 were cholera-free. Unicef supported cholera prevention efforts in 25 rural schools and 25 urban ones for children to continue learning safely,” she says.
7 hours ago · The outer membrane (OM) of Gram-negative bacteria acts as an effective barrier to protect against toxic compounds. By nature, the OM is asymmetric with the highly packed lipopolysaccharide (LPS) at the outer leaflet and glycerophospholipids at the inner leaflet. OM asymmetry is maintained by the Mla system, in which is responsible for the retrograde transport of glycerophospholipids from the ...
7 hours ago · Cholera outbreaks due to extreme weather have ravaged Africa, resulting in hunger and displacement. Over 6,000 deaths and 350,000 cases have been reported since 2021, with Southern and East Africa hardest hit. The shortage of cholera vaccines in Africa leads to preventable deaths.
7 hours ago · Prevention: Use mosquito repellents, take anti-malarial medication if travelling to high-risk areas, eliminate breeding sites, use mosquito nets, wear protective clothing and eliminate stagnant ...
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7 hours ago · Emergency supply assistance: UNICEF has transported 38 tons of urgently needed relief supplies to Haiti, including health and cholera prevention kits, as well as other essential medical supplies. These supplies help alleviate the current shortage of medical supplies and provide urgently needed medical support to affected children.
7 hours ago · House to house visits, community meetings & conduct focus group discussions / sessions on hygiene promotion & cholera preparedness & response.
