In Malawi, nearly 1, 000 people have died in a recent ..... outbreak, which Malawi had nearly eradicated.

2023

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In Malawi, nearly 1, 000 people have died in a recent ____ outbreak, which Malawi had nearly eradicated.

A	Yellow Fever
B	Malaria
C	Zika Virus
D	Cholera

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -As of Wednesday, Malawi had recorded 40, 284 cholera cases and 1, 316 deaths in an outbreak that started in March 2022, with the country averaging over 500 new cases every day, Charles Mwansambo told a briefing organised by the World Health Organisation’s Africa office.

Detailed explanation-2: -Malawi is experiencing a widespread cholera outbreak, with 36 943 cases and 1210 associated deaths reported from all 29 districts since 3 March 2022. This is the deadliest outbreak of cholera in the country’s history.

Detailed explanation-3: -The first cholera cases were reported in the country’s south following floods. A total of 10 districts were affected as of July 2022. The disease then quickly spread to the north of the country and by the end of October 2022 all 29 districts were affected.

Detailed explanation-4: -Cholera has been endemic in Malawi since 1998 with seasonal outbreaks reported during the rainy season (November through May). However, the current outbreak has extended through the dry season, with cases being reported since March 2022.

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