Source: European Commission's Directorate-General for European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations
Country: Algeria
The Ministry of Health officially declared a cholera outbreak affecting central Algeria on 23 August. Five health districts are now affected: Blida, Tipaza, Alger, Bouira and Medea. Out of 138 suspected cases, 46 were confirmed and two people died. Case fatality rate is at 4.3%.
Laboratory testing excluded a contamination of the public water network. The health authorities have taken all necessary measures and consider the outbreak under control.