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'Secret Garden' reveals self to NoCo audiences

In "The Secret Garden," 11-year-old Mary Lennox, sole survivor of a cholera epidemic in her home at a British compound in India, is sent to live in the large and unwelcoming home of two uncles in the Yorkshire moors of England.
Wed, Jan 27 | from The Coloradoan

ZIMBABWE: Cholera keeps a low profile

Source: IRIN A year ago Zimbabwe was immersed in one of the continent's worst ever cholera outbreaks, and more of the same was expected in 2010, but the waterborne disease has so far kept a low profile.
Thu, Jan 21 | from Reuters AlertNet

Costa: Fault is not in our stars but our engine codes

There is nothing I hate more than a check engine light. (Well, maybe contracting intestinal flu or cholera.) When the check engine light comes on, I immediately think the worst: pistons about to seize, connecting rods about to pop, transmission gears about to burst.
Mon, Jan 11 | from wickedlocal.com

Zimbabwe : Three Treated for Cholera in Kadoma

Harare — AT least three cholera cases have been confirmed in Kadoma while 10 other suspected cases are still being investigated. However, no deaths have been recorded so far as the affected people were treated and discharged.
Fri, Jan 8 | from AllAfrica.com

Zimbabwe:'Cholera Outbreak Under Control'

Harare — THE cholera outbreak reported in Mashonaland West and Midlands provinces in September is under control, the World Health Organisation has said. ... Zimbabwe:New Immunisation ProposalAllAfrica.com all 2 news articles »
Thu, Dec 24 | from AllAfrica.com

UN, aid agencies seek 378 million dollars for Zimbabwe

A cholera epidemic, which claimed around 5000 lives, has also been staunched. Zimbabwe's recovery efforts are, however, being hampered by the reluctance of ... UN appeals for 378 million dollars for Zimbabwe aidKhaleej Times UN News Centre -Zimbabwe Times -radiovop.com
Mon, Dec 7 | from Times LIVE

Cholera risk in Trengganu floodwaters

KUALA TERENGGANU, Nov 14 —The health authorities have advised the people in Trengganu to refrain from wading in floodwaters as a precaution against contracting cholera, which has been confirmed positive in 11 people since the outbreak a week ago. State Director of Health Dr Nordiyanah...
Sat, Nov 14 | from The Malaysian Insider

Nigeria : Another Cholera Outbreak in Adamawa

Yola — The Adamawa State Commissioner for Health Dr Zainab Baba Kwanchi has confirmed a cholera outbreak in the state, saying many lives had been lost while hundreds were in hospital. A medical health worker in the state who pleaded anonymity said no fewer than 20 lives had been lost.
Wed, Nov 4 | from AllAfrica.com

CAMEROON: Cholera kills at least 51 in north

Source: IRIN Cholera has killed at least 51 people in the past few weeks in northern Cameroon, where health experts say safe water and proper sanitation are sorely lacking, according to health officials.
Thu, Oct 15 | from Reuters AlertNet

Zimbabwe: Cholera one year on

Source: ECHO A year after the outbreak of Africa's worst ever cholera epidemic in Zimbabwe, communities across the country are getting clean and safe water. The European Commission, the leading donor in Zimbabwe, has spent 12 million euro on cholera prevention and treatment projects.
Thu, Sep 24 | from Reuters AlertNet

PSI donates 240 000 cholera tablets to govt

The minister thanked PSI for the timely response and participation in the national epidemic task force forum. “This is surely a best practice that can be replicated by other NGO's. “May I also request all partners to join hands in containing this ...
Tue, Jun 9 | from Times of Swaziland

The Battle to Stay Alive: Surviving in Zimbabwe by the Mercy of God

Recently the World Health Organization--tasked with coordinating the cholera fight in the country-- said the cholera epidemic appears to be slowing down in many parts of the country. It however notes that in urban areas such as Harare, Chitungwiza and ...
Sun, May 17 | from thewip.net

World's first cheap cholera vaccine

JOHN CLEMENS: It means that we now have a vaccine that could be deployed as a tool for controlling endemic cholera. We have to be cognisant, however, that the ultimate solution to cholera is the provision of clean drinking water and adequate sanitation ...
Wed, Apr 22 | from ABC Radio Australia

Opinion: Tales of a nation in darkness

This is why we had the cholera epidemic last year,' agrees Gappah, vehemently. 'If you have a total breakdown of your sanitation system, that's how it spreads.' In one month alone, Médecins Sans Frontières treated 4000 cholera cases in Zimbabwe. ...
Thu, Apr 16 | from Metro Cafe

Podcast: Audio Roundup XXVI

Read the full post from Hirhurim - Musings via Blogdigger blog search for cholera ("Vibrio cholerae" OR endemic OR "watery diarrhea" OR dehydration OR Vibrio OR "small intestine" OR diarrhea OR rehydration OR "severe dehydration" OR epidemic).
Fri, Jan 23 | from Hirhurim

Opinion: GM Rice to Carry Cholera Vaccine

Rice! It means so much to so many, and now, a genetically modified rice has been engineered to express the cholera vaccine protein. The MIT Technology Review has more: Since the rice-based vaccine comes from an edible plant, it's safe and inexpensive to produce in large quantities and can...
Wed, Jun 13 | from Medgadget.com