Sources: Reuters
The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs says that the transfer of solid waste to landfills has stopped across the Gaza Strip because of insecurity and a shortage of fuel. The World Health Organization reports that the spread of infectious diseases including diarrhea and chickenpox are increasing rapidly, with medical organizations warning of the risk of a possible cholera epidemic. 2023-11-11
South Africa reports imported cases of cholera in two sisters who travelled to Malawi. 2023-02-5
Malawi suspends the opening of schools in Lilongwe and Blantyre due to an outbreak of cholera, which has killed 595 people so far, including 19 people on New Year's Eve. 2023-01-2
Malawi closes its borders for 14 days and restricts public gatherings to no more than 100 people due to an increase in COVID-19 cases. 2020-12-22
The first death due to cholera is confirmed in Mozambique, with confirmed cases rising to 517. 2019-04-1
In the aftermath of Cyclone Idai, those infected by cholera jump to 139 confirmed cases in Mozambique. 2019-03-29
Former Malawian President Joyce Banda announces she is to return from three years of exile amid a corruption scandal. 2018-04-23
Two prisoners die and 30 are hospitalised following a cholera outbreak at the Shimo la Tewa facility in Mombasa, Kenya. 2015-05-21
Aid workers and the United Nations raise concerns about rising food prices and increased cholera in Haiti, where Hurricane Sandy has killed at least 52 people. 2012-10-30
Joyce Banda becomes the President of Malawi following the death of Bingu wa Mutharika. 2012-04-7