A cholera outbreak in Chad has caused 13 deaths and infected 239 people since the end of July. The case fatality rate is 5.4%. Infections are concentrated in Hadjer-Lamis and the capital, N’Djamena, which recorded 11 deaths in August. Limited access to clean water and sanitation are key contributing factors. 50,800 vaccines have been administered. The first deaths were recorded on June 13.


