SADHR is deeply concerned about the ongoing cholera outbreak in Mozambique, which has left over 1,000 people infected and claimed hundreds of lives. Cholera, a waterborne disease, thrives in conditions of poor sanitation and inadequate access to clean water, exposing systemic weaknesses in public health infrastructure.
SADHR is calling for an urgent, multi-pronged response to contain the outbreak and mitigate its devastating impact. Priority actions include:
- Deployment of emergency healthcare teams to affected regions.
- Ensuring clean water access through immediate water purification and sanitation projects.
- Transparent management and equitable distribution of resources to combat the outbreak.
“This cholera outbreak is a stark reminder of the critical need for sustainable water, sanitation, and hygiene systems,” said SADHR in its statement. “We urge governments, donors, and civil society to collaborate on both immediate relief efforts and long-term solutions.”
SADHR stands ready to assist with advocacy, coordination, and technical support to address this crisis and prevent future outbreaks in Mozambique and across the region.