Outbreak of Cholera Due to Cyclone Kenneth in Northern Mozambique, 2019
Abstract
:1. Introduction
2. Sources and Documental Analysis
3. Mozambique
4. Overview of Cyclone Kenneth
5. Epidemiological Accounts
6. Outbreak Response
7. Remarks
Author Contributions
Funding
Conflicts of Interest
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Cambaza, E.; Mongo, E.; Anapakala, E.; Nhambire, R.; Singo, J.; Machava, E. Outbreak of Cholera Due to Cyclone Kenneth in Northern Mozambique, 2019. Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2019, 16, 2925. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph16162925
Cambaza E, Mongo E, Anapakala E, Nhambire R, Singo J, Machava E. Outbreak of Cholera Due to Cyclone Kenneth in Northern Mozambique, 2019. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2019; 16(16):2925. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph16162925
Chicago/Turabian StyleCambaza, Edgar, Edson Mongo, Elda Anapakala, Robina Nhambire, Jacinto Singo, and Edsone Machava. 2019. "Outbreak of Cholera Due to Cyclone Kenneth in Northern Mozambique, 2019" International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 16, no. 16: 2925. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph16162925