17.05.2024
Webinar: Cholera in Mozambique (English)
Our webinar on Thursday, 6 June (1 pm) focused on how cholera outbreaks can be prevented, what these outbreaks have to do with climate change and how SolidarMed uses trained local volunteers to raise awareness among the population.
On Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 1 pm our webinar on cholera in Mozambique took place. Thomas Vandamme, Program Manager Mozambique, and Barbara Kruspan, Country Director Mozambique, shared their knowledge about the disease and gave an insight into cholera prevention in Mozambique.
The webinar was held in English. Viewers had the opportunity to ask questions. Sign up for our newsletter to make sure you don't miss any of our future webinars.
«I look forward to telling you more about the cholera situation in Mozambique in the webinar. »
Thomas Vandamme, Program Manager Mozambique
Deadly but well treatable disease
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), cholera is an acute diarrhoeal disease that can kill within hours if left untreated. WHO estimates that up to four million people contract cholera every year, of whom 143,000 die. Mild cases can be treated with a rehydration solution, while severe cases need intravenous fluids and antibiotics. To prevent the spread of cholera, SolidarMed works together with the local organization Wiwanana in Mozambique. The organization connects trained volunteers, the population and the health system. In this way, they succeed in sensitizing people to hygiene measures and containing the spread of cholera.