According to the WHO “Weekly Bulletin on Outbreaks and other Emergencies” (Week 39: 19 – 25 September 2022), a Cholera outbreak has been reported from Sofala and Zambezia Provinces of Mozambique. From 13 January to 11 September 2022, a total of 3.478 cases and 15 deaths (CFR 0.4%) have been reported. In Sofala Province, cases have been reported from Caia (707, 21.7%), Maringue (30, 0.9%), Chemba (36, 1.1%), and Marromeu Districts (274, 5.9%). In Zambezia Province, cases have reported from Morrumbala (1.333, 40.9%), Mopeia (589, 18.0%), and Quelimane City (386, 5.9%) Districts.
A total of 63 samples have been tested, of which 41 have returned positive for Cholera by Rapid Diagnostic Test (RDT) and 16 turned positive by culture. Response activities are ongoing.
