ANGOLA: Meningitis outbreak
In its latest outbreak update, the World Health Organisation says 332 cases of
meningitis and 30 deaths had been reported in Angola at the beginning of the month.
In its latest outbreak update, the United Nations' WHO said 332 cases of
meningitis and 30 deaths were reported from Angola by 2 October. It said the
most affected provinces were Benguela, Cunene, Luanda, Lunda Sul and Cuando
Cubango. It said the epidemic reported in the Balombo district of Benguela
province earlier in the year was over.
"Cases continue to be reported from Cunene province. However, the latest
information indicates the weekly number to be declining. A joint
investigation team of the ministry of health and WHO found that epidemiological surveillance and epidemic preparedness and response capacity needed to be strengthened in Angola, including improved access to emergency supplies," the update said. -- IRIN