Cholera Kills Dozens, Infects Thousands
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Southern African and international health authorities said they were battling cholera outbreaks that have killed 63 people and infected thousands more since the start of summer rains. Cholera has been reported in South Africa, Swaziland, Mozambique, Malawi, Zambia and Zimbabwe and appears to be spreading despite prevention efforts by the World Health Organization and other health agencies.
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