Description of the situation
10 October 2001
Disease Outbreak Reported
As of 2 October, a total of 332 cases and 30 deaths has been reported to WHO from Angola. The provinces primarily affected are: Benguela, Cunene, Luanda, Lunda Sul and Cuando Cubango. The epidemic reported in Balombo district in Benguela province earlier this year is now over, following a vaccination campaign. Cases continue to be reported from Cunene province. However, the latest information indicates the weekly number to be declining. A joint investigation team of the Ministry of Health and WHO found that epidemiological surveillance and epidemic preparedness and response capacity needed to be strengthened in Angola, including improved access to emergency supplies.