Disease Outbreak News

1996 - Philippines

14 June 1996

Description of the situation

14 June 1996

Disease Outbreak Reported

An outbreak has been reported in Baganga, Davao Oriental Province, where 214 cases and 4 deaths occurred during the period 15 to 30 May. Measures to control the outbreak at provincial and local levels are being undertaken.

Other countries reporting cholera in the past week are: Cameroon, Kenya, Liberia and Niger.