cholera in subsaharan africa
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CHOLERA IN SUBSAHARAN AFRICA
Helen Thomas, Ph.D studentWalden University
PUBH 8165-2Instructor: Dr. Howard Rubin
Summer 2011
Purpose of presentation Eradication of cholera Address stakeholders Negative outcome of cholera on health Advocate for changes in African health
policies
Objectives of presentation To improve collaboration of partners to enhance efforts
and coordination of activities and resources Identify organizations with an agenda to improve national
environment public health capacity to eradicate cholera Indentify organizations that are committed to researching
cholera and provide a good surveillance system for data collection
Identify new or existing resources to fight cholera Identify sources to provide urgent and long term
investments needed to strengthen capacities for early detection and timely effective response
Identify both governmental and non governmental organizations to find ways to refocus their efforts to address water problems in Africa
What causes cholera Vibrio cholerae bacteria
Vibrio Cholerae Bacteria
Vibrio Cholerae Bacteria continues
Symptoms of Cholera Profuse watery diarrhea Vomiting Rapid heart rate Loss of skin elasticity Dry mucous membranes Low blood pressure Thirst Muscle cramps Restlessness or irritabilityReference: CDC and Prevention retrieved from
http://cdc.gov/cholera/disease.html
A young girl being checked for symptom of cholera
Prevention and control of cholera
Access to clean and safe water Community heath and education for behavioral
change Ensure food safety Access to improved sanitation
Reference: WHO, 2011. Global task force on cholera
control>position on oral dehydration Salts to reduce mortality from cholera. Retrieved from www.who.int/cholera/technicalprevention/control/en/index/.html
Cholera treatment Rehydration Antibiotics Zinc
Reference:CDC/WHO
A child being treated for cholera
The cost of Cholera Reported cholera cases Cost involved Life expectancy
Reference: Krigia, J. M., Sambo, l. G., Youkouide, A., Soumber-
Alleys, E., Muthuri, L. K., & Kiriga, D. G. (2009). Economic burden of cholera in the WHO African region: BMC International Health and Human Rights, Vol. 9, special section p1-14, 14p. D)!:10.1186/147-689x-9-8
Conclusion The burden of cholera
A plea for help
References:Herro, A. (2006). Water and Sanitation “Most
neglected Public Health Danger” World Watch, Vol.19 Issue 5, p4-4, 1/2p
Sack, A.D., Sack, R. B.,& Chaignat, C. (2006). Getting Serious about Cholera: England journal of Medicine,00284793, Vol.355, Issue 7
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