Cholera in Papua New Guinea and the importance of safe water sources and sanitation

Abstract

The recent outbreak of cholera in Papua New Guinea (PNG) has resulted in a large number of illnesses with a relatively high case fatality ratio (3.2%). Access to adequate sanitation and safe water is very low in PNG and has undoubtedly contributed to the spread of cholera within the country.

Keywords

• Cholera
• Papua New Guinea
• sanitation
• water
• hygiene