Cholera Outbreak in Haiti and Dominican Republic. Situation Report, n.20 (23 December 2023)

Abstract

In Haiti, as 18 December 2023, the Department of Epidemiology, Laboratories, and Research (DELR) have reported 76,675 suspected cases and 4,383 confirmed cases in all 10 departments of the country, which represent a 1% increase in confirmed cases and a 0,47% increase in suspected cases in the last 7 days. In Haiti, PAHO/WHO continues to support the MSPP and partners, including in: Strengthening surveillance by supporting epidemiological surveillance missions in Nord-Ouest, Nord, Artibonite, Ouest, and Sud Este departments. Enhancing epidemiological and laboratory surveillance at the department level to improve the quality of data and reporting, as well as to strengthen the capacity of the regional laboratories for the rapid detection and diagnosis of cholera, including providing weekly transport of specimens from the Nord-Ouest and Artibonite department in partnership with United Nations Humanitarian Air Service (UNHAS). Improving case management in Cholera Treatment Centers (CTC) by supporting Health Directorates in clinical care, water, hygiene, sanitation and infection prevention and control, including training service providers in institutional management of cholera.