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        <h2>Disaster Damage and Impact Assessment</h2>
        <p>The cholera epidemic in Mali during 1984-1985 had devastating effects:</p> <ul> <li>By 26 Oct 1984, 1,475 cases and 331 deaths were recorded.</li> <li>By 31 Oct 1984, 1,614 cases and 368 deaths were registered.</li> <li>Between Jan and Jul 1985, 2,563 cases with 547 deaths were reported.</li> <li>Between 15 May - 15 Jun 1985, 569 cases and 114 deaths occurred.</li> <li>Between 15 Jun - 15 Jul 1985, 1,031 cases and 172 deaths were noted due to the rainy season.</li> </ul>
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        <h2>How to Self-Rescue and Seek Help</h2>
        To protect yourself during a cholera outbreak, follow these guidelines: <ul><li><strong>Oral Rehydration:</strong> Use oral rehydration salts (ORS) to replace lost fluids and electrolytes.</li><li><strong>Hygiene:</strong> Wash hands frequently with soap and clean water, especially before eating and after using the toilet.</li><li><strong>Water Safety:</strong> Only drink boiled or chemically treated water. Avoid raw foods and consume only well-cooked meals.</li><li><strong>Seek Medical Assistance:</strong> Visit healthcare facilities if you exhibit symptoms like severe diarrhea or vomiting.</li><li><strong>Avoid Contaminated Areas:</strong> Stay away from areas with poor sanitation and unclean water sources.</li></ul>
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        <h2>Emergency Kit Preparation Tips</h2>
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        Prepare an emergency kit with the following items to enhance your safety during such outbreaks: <ul><li>Oral rehydration salts (ORS)</li><li>Safe drinking water and purification tablets</li><li>Soap and hand sanitizer</li><li>Personal hygiene products</li><li>Essential medications and first aid supplies</li><li>High-energy, non-perishable food items</li><li>Portable water container</li></ul>
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A cholera epidemic in Mali during 1984-1985 led to over 2,500 cases and 547 deaths, with significant health and safety measures implemented by WHO.

Cholera Epidemic in Mali (1984-1985)

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In 1984, a cholera epidemic broke out in Mali, rapidly spreading across regions including Koulikoro and the Niger-Burkina Faso borders. The epidemic saw its peak around October and November of 1984, with WHO and the Ministry of Health announcing that the worst was over by early November. Despite continued efforts to control the spread, the epidemic worsened again in August 1985, largely due to the rainy season.

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