Cholera outbreak leads to 3 deaths in Cameroon's commercial capital

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YAOUNDE, April 24 (Xinhua) -- Three people died following an outbreak of cholera in Cameroon's commercial capital Douala, local health authorities said on Friday.

The outbreak has so far affected Bonaberi neighbourhood of the city.

Residents have been advised to drink clean water, stay hygienic and disinfect any suspected areas.

Cholera is a highly virulent disease characterized in its most severe form by a sudden onset of acute watery diarrhea that can lead to death by severe dehydration.

There is high risk of cholera in Cameroon mainly in Douala and Far North region but cases have also been reported in parts of Southwest region. Enditem

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