The response to a cholera outbreak must focus on limiting mortality and reducing the spread of the disease. It should be comprehensive and multisectoral, including epidemiology, case management, water, sanitation and hygiene, logistics, community engagement and risk communication. All efforts must b...e well coordinated to ensure a rapid and effective response across sectors.
This document provides a framework for detecting and monitoring cholera outbreaks and organizing the response. It also includes a short section linking outbreak response to both preparedness and long-term prevention activities.
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Updated to Reflect the 2009 Medical Eligibility Criteria of the World Health Organization
Revised and expanded version of the Guidelines
Guiding Principles and Recommendations
Celebrating ten years of success 2004-2014
The integrated Global Action Plan for Pneumonia and Diarrhoea (GAPPD)
Case Manangement Training Modules