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Eldson Chagara is a journalist based in Blantyre, Malawi. He has vast experience in electronic media. He is a multimedia "One Man Army" (Shooting, Reporting, Scripting, Editing and Narration) for al;l his video productions (TV reports and features) Eldson has been supplying video news and still news visuals to some of the most reputable and popular online news agencies and broadcasting media houses. Eldson Chagara has been contributing news articles to various online media houses. They include, Reuters news agency, Voice of America, Transatlantic, BBC, SABC, Transterra media and other charitable, not-for-profit and the private sector nationally and internationally. Eldson has, for years, produced a lot of news stories on development, Health, Conflict, Education, Gender, Human rights, Agriculture, Religious issues, HIV/Aids, Politics, Culture, Climate change and Current affairs among others. He reports from Malawi, Africa but can freely be commissioned to cover stories elsewhere, in Africa and beyond. Some of Eldson Chagara’s video and photography work can be viewed by searching his name on Google and other news-related websites.
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Malawians fear storm Freddy could make deadliest cholera outbreak worse
Malawi's deadliest cholera outbreak appeared to be under control with declining cases and deaths, but the aftermath of storm Freddy, one of Africa's strongest and deadliest storms, poses a threat to reverse these gains. The storm has resulted in over 320 deaths in Malawi and compromised access to clean water, exacerbating the risk of cholera, which spreads through contaminated water and food. Health experts and locals express concerns over the potential increase in cases, and the strain on health workers and resources. The country has conducted vaccination campaigns, but global vaccine shortages limit options, leaving containment as the primary strategy.
Malawians fear storm Freddy could make deadliest cholera outbreak worse
Malawi is facing its deadliest cholera outbreak, which had been showing signs of decline according to WHO figures. However, the aftermath of storm Freddy, one of Africa's strongest and deadliest storms, has exacerbated the situation by destroying access to clean drinking water, raising fears of a spike in cholera cases. Health experts and locals are concerned that recent gains in controlling the outbreak may be lost. The city's water board is struggling with broken water pipes, and health workers are worried about being overwhelmed. Malawi has conducted vaccination campaigns, but a global shortage of vaccines is challenging. Residents are eager to get vaccinated to protect themselves against the disease.
Malawians fear storm Freddy could make deadliest cholera outbreak worse
Malawi is facing a potential increase in cholera cases following Tropical Storm Freddy, which has devastated the country's second-largest city, Blantyre. The storm has left over 320 people dead and disrupted access to clean drinking water, exacerbating the risk of cholera—a disease that spreads through contaminated water and food. Health experts and locals fear a reversal in the progress made against the country's deadliest cholera outbreak. The city's water board is struggling to repair broken pipes, and health workers are concerned about being overwhelmed. Vaccine shortages due to a global surge in outbreaks are also a challenge, with Malawi having conducted two vaccination campaigns.
Malawians fear storm Freddy could make deadliest cholera outbreak worse
Malawi is facing a potential increase in cholera cases following Tropical Storm Freddy, which has devastated the country, killing over 320 people and hindering access to clean water. Despite a previous decline in cases, locals and health experts are concerned about a resurgence. The country's second-largest city, Blantyre, is struggling with water supply issues, and health workers are worried about being overwhelmed. Malawi has conducted vaccination campaigns, but global vaccine shortages are a challenge. The World Health Organization advises countries to manage outbreaks with available resources.
Malawians fear storm Freddy could make deadliest cholera outbreak worse
Malawi is facing a severe cholera outbreak, which could be exacerbated by the aftermath of Tropical Storm Freddy. Despite a decline in cases and deaths, locals and health experts are concerned about a potential increase in infections due to the storm's destruction. The storm has resulted in over 320 deaths in Malawi and has compromised access to clean drinking water, heightening the risk of cholera, which spreads through contaminated water and food. Health workers are already observing a rise in cases and are worried about the capacity to manage the outbreak. The city's water board is struggling to repair damaged infrastructure, and vaccine shortages are complicating efforts to protect the population.
Malawians fear storm Freddy could make deadliest cholera outbreak worse
Malawi is facing a potential increase in cholera cases following Tropical Storm Freddy, which has disrupted access to clean drinking water in Blantyre, the country's second-largest city. Despite a decline in cases and deaths, locals and health experts are concerned about a reversal of progress. The storm has caused over 320 deaths in Malawi, and the water board is struggling to repair broken pipes. Vaccines are in short supply due to a global surge in outbreaks. Health workers fear being overwhelmed, and residents are eager to get vaccinated for protection.
Fears Malawi’s cholera outbreak could worsen in rainy season
Malawi is experiencing a severe cholera outbreak with 292 deaths and 9447 infections since March. The outbreak's mortality rate has increased to 3.1%, with most deaths in districts near Lake Malawi and Blantyre. Overwhelmed healthcare facilities struggle with inadequate supplies and late patient arrivals. Health workers anticipate more cases with the rainy season approaching. Malawi received 2.9 million cholera vaccine doses from the World Health Organisation but has yet to start the second phase of vaccinations.
Fears Malawi’s cholera outbreak could worsen in rainy season
Malawi is experiencing a severe cholera outbreak with 292 deaths and 9447 infections since March. The outbreak's mortality rate has increased to 3.1%, with most deaths in districts near Lake Malawi and Blantyre. Overwhelmed healthcare facilities struggle with limited supplies and knowledge. Health workers anticipate more cases with the rainy season approaching. Malawi received 2.9 million cholera vaccine doses from the WHO but has yet to start the second phase of vaccination.
Fears Malawi’s cholera outbreak could worsen in rainy season
Malawi is experiencing a severe cholera outbreak with 292 deaths and 9447 infections since March. The outbreak's mortality rate has increased to 3.1%, with most deaths in districts near Lake Malawi and Blantyre. Overburdened treatment camps are struggling with inadequate supplies and knowledge. Health workers are concerned about the upcoming rainy season exacerbating the situation. Malawi has received 2.9 million cholera vaccine doses but has not started the second phase of vaccination, leading to a scramble for remaining doses from a previous campaign.
Fears Malawi’s cholera outbreak could worsen in rainy season
Malawi is experiencing a severe cholera outbreak with 292 deaths and 9447 infections since March. The outbreak's mortality rate has increased to 3.1%. Health facilities are under strain, lacking supplies and equipment. Cases are expected to rise with the rainy season, and health workers are concerned about the lack of preparation. Malawi received 2.9 million cholera vaccine doses but has not started the second phase of vaccination, leading to a scramble for remaining doses from an earlier campaign.
As the coronavirus pandemic continue to spread globally, Malawi exporters of the most beautiful and unique fish, the Cichlid, are losing out on their business. Workers and families are laid off and starving respectively. Eldson Chagara reports
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