A cholera epidemic has been officially declared in the Hadjer Lamis province. The outbreak was first suspected on June 13 with two reported cases in the Karal health district. Laboratory tests later confirmed the presence of Vibrio cholerae O1 Ogawa.

The epidemic has affected multiple villages and quarters, with a total of 165 cumulative cases reported. There have been five deaths, resulting in a case fatality rate of 3%. Further details on the outbreak, including affected areas and demographics, are available from the source.

The local health district has reported new cases, and efforts are underway to respond to the epidemic. For more information on the cholera outbreak, including the number of affected villages and the response efforts, readers can refer to the source report.