Helpful Comments From WHO Regarding Improved Preparedness For Cholera

From WHO:

USEFUL COMMENTS FOR IMPROVED PREPAREDNESS

Training of health workers is an essential element for preparedness, especially in high-risk areas.  Emergency supply needs should be evaluated in the light of the particular situation:

– likely attack rate in refugee camps, with high-risk populations (because of malnutrition), is 5-8%;

– in open settings, an attack rate of 0.2% might be used;

– in rural communities of 5000 people or less, the attack rate might reach 2%.

Emergency stocks of basic supplies should be prepared so that they can be mobilized quickly.