Cholera: is disinformation causing deaths in Southern Africa?
Disinformation on cholera reportedly led to Mozambique ferry disaster.
Focus on Africa · BBC World Service
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Show Notes
Mozambican officials say that disinformation on cholera recently led to a ferry disaster in which more than 90 people died. Why is it still proving to be a challenge to control outbreaks of cholera in southern Africa? What can be done?
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Presenter: Richard Kagoe Producers: Charles Gitonga, Bella Hassan, Yvette Twagiramariya and Paul Bakibinga Editor: Andre Lombard and Alice Muthengi