Cholera threat rises after third cyclone in four months hits northern Mozambique

On 10 March Cyclone Jude made landfall in Nampula Province, Mozambique devastating communities already struggling to rebuild their lives after cyclones in December (Chido) and January (Dikeledi).

High winds and heavy rain have made roads inaccessible, damaged infrastructure such as schools, water systems and health units, and led to power outages across the area.

The latest cyclone has worsened the ongoing crisis in northern Mozambique, caused by conflict, climate change, and a deteriorating socio-economic situation. It also significantly increases the risk of cholera outbreaks.

MENTOR is supporting disease prevention efforts in the worst affected districts with our partners from the WASH cluster, including the SAIL II Consortium with Save the Children International funded by European Commission (ECHO).

Pictured is MENTOR WASH Assistant Nilsa Matuaca and Aube Community Leader distributing hygiene kits containing essential items such as a 20L bucket, water purifiers, soap, and sanitary pads to over 230 families displaced by the cyclone.

Prior to this activity, the team met with leaders and held sessions in the community demonstrating how to use the kits, raise awareness of water-borne diseases, and how to prevent them.