NAMIBIA REPORTS NEW SUSPECTED CHOLERA CASE.

Namibian health officials have reported a new suspected cholera case in Kunene Region, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to six. 

The latest case involves a 13-year-old boy from Opuwo town, who had acute watery diarrhea and severe abdominal pain but is currently in stable condition.

The Ministry of Health and Social Services has deployed three surge staff with support from the World Health Organisation (WHO) to the affected and the the team includes experts in risk communication, community engagement, and water, sanitation, and hygiene.

Namibia has recorded six laboratory-confirmed cholera cases and one epidemiologically linked case. 

The Ministry of Health said it has also activated its incident management system to coordinate a national response, and health officials are conducting assessments and providing health education in the region.

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