Download PDF 1. The Sofala DPS led rapid assessments to assess availability of essential health services in resettlement areas in Buzi, Nhamatanda, Chibabava and Dondo districts. The burden of malaria cases in Sofala province remains high, with a cumulative 41, malaria cases reported as of 27th May, up from a cumulative 38, cases in the previous week ending 19th May. Reported cholera cases remain low across all four affected districts of Sofala Province.
During epi week 21, four new suspected cholera cases were reported in Nhamatanda district. Reproductive Health kits , to benefit 32, people were delivered to District Health Offices in Dondo, Nhamatanda and Buzi districts. Situation update The health sector was severely affected by the passage of cyclone Idai, particularly in the area of health infrastructure where 94 health units suffered varying degrees of damage. Out of these, four were completely destroyed and 90 were damaged. Equipment, furniture, essential medicines and medical supplies were also destroyed.
There is limited access to essential health care services at permanent resettlement sites, where families are currently being relocated. The number of displaced people seeking shelter in temporary accommodation sites in Sofala decreased to 2, people families as of 3 rd June.
There are now four accommodation centres in Sofala Province. Reported cholera cases remain low across all four affected districts of Sofala province. Four new cholera cases were reported during week Since the outbreak began in March, a cumulative 6, cases and 8 deaths case fatality rate: 0. Although the malaria burden remains high in cyclone-affected areas, it has not surpassed historical levels. As at 27th May, a cumulative 41, malaria cases had been reported.
Most cases are being reported from Nhamatanda District. Concerns persist regarding the likelihood of increased food insecurity and protection risks. All communities in Manica and 80 percent in Sofala province have reported harvesting less than half of their maize crop due to the cyclone.
