3rd edition (2024), Myanmar Acute Watery Diarrhea/ Cholera Outbreak External Situation Report
Myanmar: Acute Watery Diarrhea/Cholera Outbreak External Situation Report
11 September 2024
| Emergency Situational Updates
Overview
Yangon
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According to the ministerial authorities for health:
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As of 25 August 2024, a total of 3 421 hospitalized cases of acute watery diarrhea (AWD) including 160 cases with severe dehydration were reported in Yangon Region, since 24 June 2024.
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Since week 31 (starting on 28 July 2024) more than 400 hospitalized AWD cases have been reported every week, with a total of 464 hospitalized AWD cases reported in the week 34 (19 – 25 August 2024). No new cases with severe dehydration were reported after 4 August 2024.
WHO Team
SEARO Regional Office for the South East Asia (RGO)
Editors
WHO/SEAR/WHE
Number of pages
4
Reference numbers
WHO Reference Number: mawdcoesr00322092024