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Thursday, April 28, 2011

First signs of second wave of cholera reported today

Today the network team has heard the first whispers of the second wave of cholera. 27 patients were seen yesterday in Robillard, after seeing between 0-2 per day since February. Fortunately they have had no deaths so far and are connected with Haiti Hospital Appeal's Cholera Treatment Centre and ambulance service. The network team have replenished their supplies and MSF are setting up a CTU nearby.

St Suzanne saw 8 patients yesterday, after seeing none for a couple of months.

The network team has some pre-positioned cholera materials and are partnered with IOM to provide assistance with supplies where needed.

It is thought this second wave has been instigated by the start of mango season, where mangos are commonly eaten after dropping on the ground.

The network team will continue to support clinics as best we can.

Hannah Steadman
Cap Haitien Health Network
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