Cholera follows rains

Johannesburg - African and international health authorities said yesterday they were battling cholera outbreaks which have killed…

Johannesburg - African and international health authorities said yesterday they were battling cholera outbreaks which have killed dozens of people and infected thousands more since the start of summer rains.

Cholera has been reported in South Africa, Swaziland, Mozambique, Malawi, Zambia and Zimbabwe. Despite efforts by health officials and the World Health Organisation, it appears to be spreading among communities with no access to clean water.

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