The UN revealed 2,755 people have died, which accounts for nearly 20% rise in death in a week. Aid workers warned of possible increase in infections, as water sources become contaminated during the rainy season.
The traditions of locals in burying the deaths have much contributed to the spread as well. This occurs when the body of the dead is brought back to the village of origin for funeral; however, prior disinfection of the body is not done. People would then touch the body without realising the possibility of being infected.
To contain the spread of cholera was tedious in urban areas, but to contain it in rural areas could even be harder. The lack of knowledge of locals and the impaired transport system could result in even more dying. A greater demand for medical aids might be necessary to relieve such situation.
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