The number of cholera cases in Haiti has doubled in just a few days to nearly 2000, and at least 41 people have died as a result, according to a report released on Tuesday by the country’s Ministry of Health.
Early October saw the start of the cholera outbreak, nearly three years after this impoverished Caribbean nation, which is also seeing an increase in insecurity, was able to put an end to the pandemic that started in 2010 and killed more than 10,000 people.
“Up until a few days ago, the spread of cholera was moderate, but now that we are seeing a fast alarming spike, the situation has gotten worse.”
Despite the fact that cholera can be lethal, she added that it is treatable and that “time is a vital aspect” in restricting the disease’s spread.
Richardson commended the “rapid and decisive” work being done by the Haitian government and NGOs under the aegis of the UN, where there is still a chronic lack of fuel and clean water due to the growth of gangs.
According to the Hayette Ministry, between October 19 and 23, the number of suspected cases rose from 964 to 1972, while the number of fatalities rose from 33 to 41.
The vast majority of instances were observed in the province of the West, particularly in the capital city of Port of Prince and the impoverished City Soleil area.
Children under the age of 14 make up around half of cases, according to UNICEF, said UNICEF spokesperson Stefan Dujarric.
He continued by saying that the gang blockade of Haiti’s primary fuel import station has resulted in a fuel shortage, complicating the work of nongovernmental organisations and impeding the supply of clean water required to fight cholera.
In the most severely afflicted areas of the city, Richardon claimed to have visited numerous cholera treatment facilities where she witnessed horrific events such “children with a high degree of malnutrition so that it is difficult to implant the serum into their arms or legs.”
The Haitian administration requested aid from the international community to help with the country’s escalating health and security issues.
There has been a considerable increase in cholera injuries in Haiti.
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