Cholera in Malawi
Synopsis
Nearly 600 people died of cholera in Malawi in late 2022, marking the country's deadliest outbreak in 20 years.
Synopsis
On the shores of Lake Malawi, Anna, a 37-year-old widow, struggles to provide for her two children amid a cholera epidemic. The village of Mankoli faces severe contamination of its water supply. Doctors Without Borders and local health authorities work to distribute chlorine and educate residents about hygiene practices. In late 2022, Malawi experienced its deadliest cholera outbreak in 20 years, with nearly 600 deaths. The documentary follows the efforts to combat this public health crisis in a country where half the population lives on less than $2 a day.
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Why Watch
- Meet Anna, a widow struggling to feed her children.
- Find out how cholera spreads in contaminated water.
- See the efforts of volunteers distributing chlorine.
Did You Know
- More than half of cholera patients admitted to hospitals came from Mankoli.
- Nearly 600 people died of cholera in Malawi in late 2022.
- Malawi's currency lost a quarter of its value in 2022.
- The cost of food in Malawi has increased by more than 34 percent since 2022.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main source of cholera contamination in Lake Malawi?
The most likely source of contamination in the water is people relieving themselves in the lake.
How many people died of cholera in Malawi in late 2022?
Nearly 600 people died of cholera in Malawi in November and December 2022.
What percentage of the Malawian population lives on less than two dollars a day?
Half of the population in Malawi lives on less than two dollars a day.
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