Rapports

1 HIGHLIGHTS Cholera update: a decrease in the number of cholera daily cases was noted over the reporting period. To date, WHO and the Ministry of Health report a total record of 183 including 2 cases from Bujumbura Rural, which…

Critical Issues for Children and Women More than a decade-long civil war in Burundi has gravely worsened the well-being and livelihood of children and women, and led to serious violations of child rights. The year 2004 was also marked by…

HIGHLIGHTS Bujumbura Rural: local authorities reported extensive damages in the communes of Mutambu, Mutimbuzi and Nyabiraba as a result of hailstorms. Roofs of 3 primary schools, 3 residences for teachers, 569 houses, 3 markets and 4 churches were partly destroyed.…

Pauvreté endémique, tensions politiques persistantes, le Burundi, pays parmi les plus pauvres de la planète doit faire face cette année à des enjeux majeurs (élections, retour des réfugiés) dans le contexte toujours très instable de la région des Grands…

Highlights Update on cholera breakout in Bujumbura Town: as of 24 January, 153 cholera cases were registered including one death. Before the declaration of the epidemic, 4 deaths were reported at the place of residence due to lack of knowledge…

[This report does not necessarily reflect the views of the United Nations] BUJUMBURA, 19 Jan 2005 (IRIN) - The Ministry of Public Health registered 88 cases of cholera by Tuesday in Burundi's capital, Bujumbura, and so far, three people…

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1 HIGHLIGHTS Cholera outbreak in Bujumbura suburbs: as of Sunday 16 January, over 50 cases of cholera including 1 death have been reported in public health facilities. In the Kamenge neighbourhood only, WHO and the ministry of Health reported more…

East Africa Regional ProgrammesThe International Federation's mission is to improve the lives of vulnerable people by mobilizing the power of humanity. The Federation is the world's largest humanitarian organization, and its millions of volunteers are active…

HUMANITARIAN ACTIVITIES1. Cholera/malaria outbreaks As of 17 December 2004, in Kabezi Commune (Bujumbura Rural) a total of 105 cases were reported including two deaths and nine admissions. Four of the eleven collines were affected. With Supported by…