Tropical cyclone Freddy set to further weaken cholera-hit Malawi

Malawi’s deadly cholera outbreak could worsen if - as expected - Tropical Cyclone Freddy triggers further heavy rainfall in the south of the country, UN humanitarians said on Tuesday. https://news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2023/03/1134267

UN ramps up aid as millions affected in cyclone Freddy’s wake

20 Mar 2023

UN agencies on Monday were scrambling to reach millions affected by the deadly tropical cyclone Freddy, which has worsened cholera outbreaks in Malawi and Mozambique as communities recover from devastating damages caused by storms, massive flooding, and mudslides.

Southern Africa: Cyclone Freddy aftermath brings diseases, healthcare gaps

23 Mar 2023

Southern African countries hit hard by tropical Cyclone Freddy are reeling from disease outbreaks, with health services stretched to the limit, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Thursday.

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UN steps up support to Malawi following deadly cyclone

15 Mar 2023

The UN and partners are ramping up support to Malawi in the wake of Tropical Cyclone Freddy, which killed 190 people this week and injured dozens more, prompting the Government to declare a state of disaster.