Disease

Covid-19

The countries with the 10 greatest number of Covid-19 cases:

Cholera - Africa (Malawi)

Between 1-29 January this year, an alarming 26 000 cases and 660 deaths were reported in 10 African countries, which represents 30% of last year's caseload. A record 80 000 cases and 1 863 fatalities, from 15 impacted nations, were reported last year. The majority of the newly reported cases and fatalities are from Malawi, which is experiencing its worst cholera outbreak in 20 years. That country's president last week said the cholera cases were primarily because of climate change-induced floods. All the 29 districts of Malawi have been affected by cholera and cumulatively, as of 8 February, 40 284 cases have recorded with 1 316 deaths. On average, daily, Malawi is recording just over 500 cases. The majority, who are succumbing to cholera, were people aged above 50, while those affected were in the range of 10-59 years.

Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-CoV) - Oman

The World Health Organization reports the Oman IHR-NFP notified them of a case of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-CoV) on January 5. The 60 year old male had no history of physical contact with dromedaries, goats, sheep or contact with camel products, milk, or urine. Since the first MERS case in Oman in 2013, Oman has reported 26 cases of MERS-CoV including seven deaths (CFR 27%).

Dengue Fever - Bolivia

The Bolivia Ministry of Health and Sports reported 281 new dengue fever cases, bringing the cumulative total to 4,230. Santa Cruz department reports 3,085 cases, the most in the country. 17 total dengue related deaths have been reported.