Toh...Cholera Epidemic in Sierra Leone affects over 14500, Kills 244 Already

A cholera epidemic in Sierra Leone which was declared a national emergency in mid-August has claimed 244 lives and affected 14,521 people, said a statement from a special cholera task force Monday.

"We are continuing to map out strategies in support of initiatives to eradicate the outbreak," read the statement from a presidential task force which was set up shortly after the outbreak was declared an emergency.

Sierra Leone has been hit by its worst outbreak of the water-borne disease in nearly 15 years and cases are expected to peak at around 32,000 in September, the west African nation's rainiest month, according to the World Health Organisation.

The capital Freetown remains the worst affected, accounting for 63 percent of cases, according to government statistics.

Neighbouring Guinea has also been hard hit with 104 deaths and some 5,000 cases.

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http://www.timeslive.co.za/world/2012/09/03/sierra-leone-cholera-death-toll-rises-to-244