Cholera outbreak in Yemen

Cholera outbreak in Yemen: How deadly is the disease, prevention tips

Cholera is an acute diarrheal illness caused by consuming contaminated food or water. 

Jul 28, 2017, 13:24 PM IST

'600,000 to contract cholera in Yemen by year end'

Maurer warned that the unprecedented outbreak of cholera was "alarming and growing".

Jul 24, 2017, 10:58 AM IST

Cholera cases surpass 200,000 in Yemen: WHO

The rapidly spreading cholera outbreak in Yemen has been "increasing at an average of 5,000 a day", said WHO Director-General Margaret Chan and UN Children's Fund (UNICEF) executive director Anthony Lake in a joint statement on Wednesday.

Jun 29, 2017, 11:16 AM IST

Cholera outbreak in Yemen: Toll rises to 1,146, says WHO

Last month, the WHO said the number of suspected cases could reach 300,000 in the next six months.

Jun 20, 2017, 14:42 PM IST

Cholera outbreak in war-torn Yemen: State of emergency declared in Sanaa

Hospitals in the city, which is controlled by the Shia Houthi rebels, are crowded with cholera patients, the BBC quoted the Red Cross as saying.

May 15, 2017, 12:52 PM IST