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(Air Force Capt. Talon Minor) Vibrio cholera is a 
waterborne bacterial illness that is caused by

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fecal contamination.
It is highly transmissible and

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infectious and can cause explosive
epidemics.

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Here in Mozambique,

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when you’ve had a disaster similar to the cyclone that was here,

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you have significant destruction of infrastructure, facilities,

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and localized flooding, which causes

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fecal contamination of food and water
sources.

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We don't have reliable ground transport
or safe ground transport options to get

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needed items to the areas.

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This is where the DOD comes into play.

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Our airlift capabilities are making it possible to 
deliver life-saving equipment, supplies,

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aid and support to the local area.

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We've been working closely or been in contact

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with multiple organizations such as
UNICEF, U.S. AID, Red Cross, World Health

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Organization, just name a few.

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We are contributing to the about one million

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cholera vaccines that are going to be
delivered to the local populace.

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This is going to help support the cholera
campaign the World Health Organization

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already has in place.

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We have delivered about 40,000 
pounds of aluminum sulfate

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and associated items for water
purification.

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In addition, we have about

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1.5 million pounds of medical 
equipment, aid and hygiene items.

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Part of this is with the goal of
limiting the spread of cholera in the local area.

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The current numbers show that
we have just over 2,500 confirmed cases

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of cholera in the area, with about 300 new
cases every single day.

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Thankfully, according to some research, 
we have a mortality rate that is about

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500 times less than what's expected.

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This ultimately means that the combined

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efforts of all these amazing
organizations and our outstanding team

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is literally saving lives.

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