WHO Emergencies Press Conference 09NOV2022 final

In recent weeks, we have spoken about a surge in cholera outbreaks around the world. The latest country to be affected is Lebanon, which is now suffering a severe outbreak after nearly 30 years without cholera.Since the first case was confirmed just over one month ago, the outbreak has spread across the country. There are now more than 2,700 cases, with 18 deaths. The outbreak reflects the ongoing economic crisis in Lebanon, with poor access to safe water and sanitation services.WHO is concerned that this outbreak has the potential to overwhelm the already fragile and strained health system.With the support of WHO, Lebanon has received 600,000 doses of the cholera vaccine from the global stockpile, although that’s not enough to protect all those at risk.As we said in this briefing three weeks ago, the global cholera vaccine stockpile is under huge pressure, with outbreaks in 29 countries around the world.To support our response to the outbreak in Lebanon, WHO is appealing for US$10.2 million.===Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/policy-and-rights--3339563/support.