President Filipe Nyusi on Thursday told a news conference authorities had called off rescue operations for victims of the deadly cyclone which tore through the central parts of the country on March 15.The storm killed at least 468 people and affected 1.85 million.Mozambique’s President Filipe Nyusi described the cyclone as the country’s “worst humanitarian disaster”. AFP/Yasuyoshi CHIBAWorld Health Organization official David Wightwick said mass cholera vaccinations would start next week.
The UN said in a statement that authoritities have already reported “some 2,500 cases of acute watery diarrhoea”.Experts have warned that the destruction of drinking water sources and lack of sanitation in overcrowded shelters in Mozambique could create breeding grounds for waterborne diseases such as cholera.“It buys us some time and it means we will probably have to do a further vaccination,” Wightwick said.
A cholera prevention publicity campaign has also been launched with messages via radio and loudhailers across affected towns and villages. Cyclone Idai smashed into Mozambique nearly two weeks ago, unleashing hurricane-force winds and heavy rains.
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