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