Zimbabwe Cholera Deaths Just Under 1,000 - Up 25% In 3 Days - According To UN - BBC

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The United Nations says 978 people have now been killed by the cholera outbreak in Zimbabwe, an increase of 25% from the last figure given three days ago. Another 18,413 suspected cases have been reported since August, the report said ahead of the UN Security Council's first talks on Zimbabwe since July.

The talks ended without agreement on a motion to censure Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe. Separately, Botswana denied plotting to overthrow Zimbabwe's president.

The UN's Office for the Co-ordination of Humanitarian Affairs (Ocha) said the worst-hit area was the capital, Harare, with 208 confirmed deaths and 8,454 suspected cases.

The South African Red Cross has sent much-needed medical supplies to Zimbabwe, and has issued an appeal for funds to treat a total of 30,000 people. The UN has warned that up to 60,000 people could become infected if the outbreak is not contained.

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http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/7784392.stm

[Nihil]

1. Wonder how many are watching this little "warm-up act"?

Corrupt leader? Check.

Destruction of native food production? Check.

Rabid hyperinflation? Check.

Looting & decay of infrastructure? Check.

Starvation? Check.

Sanitation diseases widespread? Check.

Crises set to expand via refugee outflow? Check.

Yep ... I think the process of demand destruction is
well underway in the trial zone ...