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        <h2>Disaster Damage and Impact Assessment</h2>
        <p>The cholera outbreak in northern Cameroon in 2009 had a severe impact:</p><ul><li>Total of 702 cases recorded</li><li>Lethality rate of 12% in the Far North and 13% in the North</li><li>Contaminated water source linked to Nigeria caused the spread</li><li>Effective control achieved through Red Cross interventions</li></ul>
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        <h2>How to Self-Rescue and Seek Help</h2>
        <p>To respond to a cholera outbreak, individuals should take the following steps:</p><ul><li>Use only purified or boiled water for drinking and cooking</li><li>Practice proper sanitation and handwashing with soap</li><li>Quickly seek medical attention if symptoms like diarrhea and vomiting occur</li><li>Avoid consuming food from untrusted sources</li></ul>
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        <h2>Emergency Kit Preparation Tips</h2>
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            Below is a rough emergency preparation guide. Using Planbowl, you can <a href="https://www.planbowl.com">customize
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        <p>Prepare an emergency kit for waterborne disease outbreaks, including:</p><ul><li>Water purification tablets or filters</li><li>Oral rehydration salts</li><li>Basic medical supplies (bandages, antiseptics)</li><li>Soap and hand sanitizer</li><li>Instructions for boiling or purifying water</li></ul>
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A severe cholera outbreak hit northern Cameroon in late 2009, affecting over 700 people with high lethality rates before Red Cross intervention helped control it.

Cholera Outbreak in Northern Cameroon: October 2009

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In late 2009, a significant cholera outbreak struck northern Cameroon, beginning in September. The outbreak originated in Mayo-oulo in the North Region and soon spread to Bourha in the Far North, impacting communities along the Mobi water source, which is linked to Nigeria. Contaminated water was determined to be the cause, affecting Nigerian and Cameroonian populations alike. A total of 702 cholera cases were recorded, with lethality rates of 12% in the Far North and 13% in the North. Despite the severity, Red Cross interventions were effective in curbing the outbreak.

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