Publications by authors named "Orkhan Nasiblov"
Cholera Outbreak in Dadaab Refugee Camp, Kenya - November 2015-June 2016.
MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep
August 2018
Article Synopsis
- - Dadaab Refugee Camp in Kenya is home to approximately 340,000 refugees and faced a cholera outbreak starting in November 2015, when two residents showed symptoms of acute watery diarrhea linked to Vibrio cholerae.
- - Following the initial cases, there was a swift escalation, with 45 more confirmed cases reported within a week, prompting a coordinated response from various health organizations, including the UN, Médecins Sans Frontières, and local health authorities.
- - To mitigate future cholera risks, it's crucial to enhance water, sanitation, and hygiene facilities, as well as to improve disease surveillance systems in the camp and its surrounding areas.