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Cholera in subsaharan africa

Cholera in subsaharan africa. Helen Thomas, Ph.D student Walden University PUBH 8165-2 Instructor: 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.

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Cholera in subsaharan africa

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  1. Cholera in subsaharanafrica Helen Thomas, Ph.D student Walden University PUBH 8165-2 Instructor: Dr. Howard Rubin Summer 2011

  2. Purpose of presentation • Eradication of cholera • Address stakeholders • Negative outcome of cholera on health • Advocate for changes in African health policies

  3. 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

  4. What causes cholera • Vibriocholerae bacteria

  5. VibrioCholerae Bacteria

  6. VibrioCholerae Bacteria continues

  7. 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 irritability Reference: CDC and Prevention retrieved from http://cdc.gov/cholera/disease.html

  8. A young girl being checked for symptom of cholera

  9. 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

  10. Cholera treatment • Rehydration • Antibiotics • Zinc Reference: CDC/WHO

  11. A child being treated for cholera

  12. 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

  13. 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

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