Malawi going through worst cholera outbreak - WHO

The World Health Organization (WHO) says Malawi is going through its worst ever outbreak of cholera.

It has killed more than 1,200 people over the last year. All but two of the country's 29 districts are now affected.

There have been two large vaccination campaigns, but, due to limited supplies, people have been offered just one oral dose instead of the recommended two.

The UN health body said efforts were under way to improve sanitation and access to clean water with house-to-house chlorination in affected areas.

It says there has been an increase in cholera outbreaks worldwide, which has led to a shortage of vaccines.

This article originally appeared on BBC News

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