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Cholera Outbreak in Chad - 2026: DREF Operation (MDRTD026)
Summary by Christgiving Editorial Desk International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies , as published by ReliefWeb
· July 27, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The first suspected cases were reported on 13 June 2026.
A cholera outbreak is currently affecting the Karal Health District in Hadjer-Lamis Province. The first suspected cases were reported on 13 June 2026. The Ministry of Public Health and Prevention has taken steps to address the situation, with the Secretary General issuing a request for urgent support from partners.
This request aims to strengthen preparedness and response efforts in the country. Further details about the outbreak and the response efforts are available from the Ministry of Public Health and Prevention, which has issued official correspondence on the matter.
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Category: disaster Published: July 27, 2026 Source: ReliefWeb Reading time: 1 min
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