HEALTH
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The cholera outbreak has had the most significant impact on countries in eastern and southern Africa, with 75% of deaths and one-third of cases as of January 15, according to UNICEF. These regions suffer from poor sanitation, inadequate clean water, and ineffective case management, putting children at high risk. UNICEF's director for eastern and southern Africa, Etleva Kadilli, urged investments in improved access to clean water, sanitation, and hygiene, social behavior change, and quality case management. Climate change also poses challenges to children's health and well-being, including learning loss. The WHO reported an increase in the number of notified cholera cases in 2023 compared to the previous year, with a very high global risk of cholera. The most significant outbreaks were reported in Malawi and Haiti, where over 1,000 fatalities occurred. Democratic Republic of the Congo, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Burundi, and Zambia are experiencing significant outbreaks, while Afghanistan has reported the highest number of confirmed and suspected cases.
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