The World Health Organization (WHO) sends emergency medical teams to Malawi to help fight the cholera outbreak, which has killed 1,254 people. were sent in response to the request of the government of Malawi, in view of the increase in cases and deaths from cholera. rapid and effective response to the outbreak. The reinforcement of health professionals is being carried out in partnership with a UK emergency medical team, with funding from the Office of Overseas Development and Community and Save the Children. doctors, nurses, specialists in infection prevention and control, specialists in water, sanitation, hygiene and logistics, as well as coordinators, will work in Malawi for six weeks. the emergency doctor is a group of health professionals who provide direct clinical care to people affected by emergencies and disasters and support local health systems. to reduce the loss of life and stop the spread of the disease. The main secretary of the Ministry of Health, Charles Mwansambo, praised the initiative, saying that it will help the country to improve and provide quality health care during this crisis. The outbreak is a challenge for the health system, which needs to provide quality care that meets the minimum standards required by the WHO.The WHO representative in Malawi, Neema Kimambo, said that this medical team brings experience in clinical care, which could improve the care of patients in cholera treatment centres. (RM Blantyre)Source:Radio Mozambique Online
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