Vanuatu: One month on since double cyclones, rising cases of Leptospirosis a concern

PRESS RELEASE: There are grave concerns over the increase in Leptospirosis cases, a bacterial disease, one month on from the double category 4 cyclones in Vanuatu.

The country has reported 19 new cases of Leptospirosis and three deaths since the cyclone passed. The majority of cases have been in Santo and Efate islands, with a few cases in Malekula, Pentecost, Malo and Erromango.

Read full press release here: https://www.ifrc.org/press-release/vanuatu-one-month-double-cyclones-rising-cases-leptospirosis-concern?fbclid=IwAR0xL-ut4gMGo2iapND9D-OLkRXMiGfStOtr5zryz5W35lmX-49u_cHP8c0


Lulu Vuti, 53, from North Efate receives relief items from Vanuatu Red Cross volunteers after double cyclones devastated his community.

Photo: Philippe Carillo / IFRC