Cholera outbreak in Hispaniola 2022 - Situation Report 9

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In Haiti, confirmed cholera cases are reported in new areas. As of 14 December 2022, the Department of Epidemiology, Laboratories, and Research (DELR) confirmed 1,291 cases of cholera in nine departments. 962 (74.5%) of confirmed cases were reported in the Ouest Department, followed by 156 in Centre and 54 in Sud Est. 15,400 suspected cases have been reported in all 10 departments of the country since the first cases were reported on 2 October.

In the Dominican Republic, PAHO/WHO continues to support the Ministry of Health in monitoring, investigating and responding to cholera alerts, including in prevention activities through risk communication and community engagement.