5th edition (2024), Myanmar Acute Watery Diarrhea/ Cholera Outbreak External Situation Report
Myanmar: Acute Watery Diarrhea/Cholera Outbreak External Situation Report
16 October 2024
| Technical document
Overview
Situation Overview
Yangon
•According to the ministerial authorities for health, in Yangon Region, a total of 576 hospitalized cases of acute watery diarrhea (AWD) were reported from 9 September to 6 October 2024. No severe cases have been reported 1.
•Information from open sources suggests that some new cases are reported in Hlaingthayar Township.
Rakhine
•Since 25 August 2024, no official data on AWD cases and deaths were shared publicly.
•According to early warning and response systems (EWARS) supported by the Health Cluster in Myanmar, in Rakhine:
o In epidemiological week 41 (6-12 October), one AWD case was recorded. The case had severe dehydration.
o From week 25 to week 41 (16 June to 12 October), a total of 2 470 AWD cases were recorded.
WHO Team
South Europe Health Health Network
Editors
WHO/SEAR/WHE
Number of pages
2
Reference numbers
WHO Reference Number: mawdcoesr00517102024